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Intelligence at Every Cell: Enhancing EMC and Safety in PowerStack Batteries

Written by Nordic Marine | May 14, 2025 5:35:19 AM

Intelligence at Every Cell: Enhancing EMC and Safety in PowerStack Batteries

At Nordic Marine Power, innovation is not just about energy density or cycle life—it’s about delivering smarter, safer, and more resilient battery systems. With our PowerStack platform, we’ve taken a significant leap forward by embedding intelligent monitoring directly onto each individual cell. This design choice enhances performance, simplifies architecture, and critically improves electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) behavior.

Embedded Cell Intelligence: A New Standard in Battery Monitoring

Traditional battery systems rely on centralized monitoring units connected via extensive wiring harnesses. These configurations can act as antennas, introducing EMI issues and complicating system design. In contrast, PowerStack integrates a compact monitoring chip directly onto each cell. This chip measures voltage, temperature, and other vital parameters, transmitting data via near-field communication (NFC) to a centralized hub.EEWeb

Enhanced EMC/EMI Performance

By utilizing NFC for data transmission, PowerStack significantly reduces the need for long communication wires, which are common sources of EMI. This design minimizes the risk of electromagnetic interference affecting both the battery system and surrounding electronics. Furthermore, the embedded chip acts as a barrier to common-mode noise on the DC network, effectively separating control and monitoring functions from the high-voltage DC power path.

Advantages of PowerStack’s Embedded Monitoring

  • Improved Safety: Real-time, cell-level monitoring allows for immediate detection of anomalies, enhancing overall system safety.dukosi.com

  • Simplified Architecture: Reducing wiring complexity not only minimizes potential failure points but also eases installation and maintenance.

  • Scalability: The modular nature of PowerStack's design facilitates easy scaling for various applications, from small vessels to large marine systems.

  • Regulatory Compliance: Enhanced EMC performance aids in meeting stringent maritime regulatory standards, ensuring broader applicability.

A Step Towards Smarter Marine Energy Solutions

PowerStack's innovative approach to battery monitoring and EMC management represents our commitment to delivering advanced, reliable, and safe energy solutions for the maritime industry. By integrating intelligence at the cell level, we're not only improving performance but also setting new standards for safety and compliance in marine energy storage systems.