Common Mode Noise Simulator With Impedance Filtering

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing common mode noise simulators fail to effectively remove high-frequency components and control amplitude modulation in energy storage systems, which affects the insulation performance evaluation of batteries, leading to communication failures and malfunctions.

Innovation Solution

A common mode noise simulator is designed with a high-frequency removing unit using inductors and capacitors to remove high-frequency components and an amplitude modulating unit using resistors to control noise amplitude, coupled with an insulation evaluating unit that assesses battery insulation based on leakage current waveform information.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If common mode noise is applied to evaluate battery insulation performance, then insulation evaluation capability is improved, but high-frequency components cause measurement inaccuracies and communication failures

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinsulation performance measurement precisionVSAvoidhigh-frequency noise interference
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary circuit comprising inductors and capacitors between the common mode noise source and the battery under test. The inductors (L1, L2) and capacitors (C1, C2) form a filtering network that mediates the noise signal, allowing controlled frequency components to pass while attenuating harmful high-frequency components. This intermediary structure enables precise insulation measurement without the adverse effects of unfiltered high-frequency noise.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If amplitude modulation is applied to common mode noise, then noise control capability is improved, but without proper impedance control, amplitude modulation effectiveness deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenoise amplitude control capabilityVSAvoidamplitude modulation reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs parameter changes by controlling the impedance values of inductors and capacitors in the filtering circuit. By adjusting the inductance (L) and capacitance (C) parameters, the circuit's frequency response and amplitude modulation characteristics are optimized. This parameter control ensures reliable amplitude modulation of the common mode noise signal, enabling versatile noise control for different test conditions while maintaining measurement reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If high-frequency components are present in common mode noise, then noise simulation capability is improved, but communication failures and malfunctions increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenoise simulation effectivenessVSAvoidsystem communication reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by creating different frequency attenuation characteristics at different stages of the noise injection circuit. The inductors and capacitors are strategically positioned to provide localized filtering effects: L1 and C1 filter noise on the positive terminal side, while L2 and C2 filter on the negative terminal side. This localized quality control allows the system to maintain effective noise simulation for insulation testing while preventing high-frequency components from causing system-wide communication failures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The simulator effectively evaluates battery insulation performance by removing high-frequency components and modulating noise amplitude, reducing communication failures and malfunctions, thereby enhancing power efficiency and management in energy storage systems.

Implementation Method 1

removes a high-frequency component by controlling impedance of an inductor, a capacitor, and a resistor

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectImpedance control: Electrical Impedance Tomography

Implementation Method 2

controlling impedance of an inductor, a capacitor, and a resistor

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectInductance: Inductor

Implementation Method 3

controlling impedance of an inductor, a capacitor, and a resistor

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCapacitance: Capacitance

Implementation Method 4

controlling impedance of an inductor, a capacitor, and a resistor

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical resistance: Electrical Resistance

Implementation Method 5

evaluates insulation performance of a battery by measuring leakage current of the battery

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectConduction: Conduction (electrical)

Data Source

PatentUS10359475B2Common mode noise simulator
Publication Date: 2019.07.23 LG ENERGY SOLUTION LTD
  • US10359475B2 patent drawing
  • US10359475B2 patent drawing

AI summary

The present invention relates to a common mode noise simulator, and more particularly, to a common mode noise simulator which removes a high-frequency component by controlling impedance of an inductor, a capacitor, and a resistor and evaluates insulation performance of a battery by measuring leakage current of the battery depending on amplitude-modulated common mode noise.