Computationally Efficient Dual Mode Model Predictive Control to Ensure Safe Charging of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Model predictive control (MPC) has emerged as a promising strategy for the control of lithium-ion batteries due mainly to its capability for real-time constraint handling. However, classical implementations of MPC cannot guarantee stability, thus limiting its practical application. In addition, classical linear MPC relies on the computation of a constrained quadratic program at every time step, the computation of which may become burdensome when long horizons and numerous constraints are involved. The present paper applies a “dual mode” variation of MPC which reduces the necessity of implementing a quadratic program and provides assured stability of operation, at the cost of introducing a degree of conservatism.