Experimental Investigation on Modular Phase Change Material (PCM) Thermal Management Structure for Cylindrical Battery Cells

Foo Shen Hwang, Colin Reidy, Dorel Picovici, Dean Callaghan, David Culliton, Cathal Nolan, Thomas Confrey

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Abstract

The effectiveness of a passive modular li-ion battery thermal management system (BTMS) comprising of a PCM and hexagonal aluminum fin structure was experimentally examined in this study. The maximum temperature rise of a li-ion cell attached to the prototype was recorded as it is discharged under a 1C, 2C and 3C discharge rate and its results are then compared to a li-ion cell cooled under natural convection conditions. From the results obtained, the prototype was able to maintain the cell temperature at its optimum temperature between 15°C to 35°C for all three discharge rates whereas the li-ion cell under natural convection was only able to maintain an optimal operating temperature at a 1C discharge rate. The Nusselt number of the prototype was also examined and it was determined that the Nusselt number decreases as the discharge rate of the battery increases signifying a reduction in the heat transfer rate of the prototype at higher discharge rates.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo, ITEC 2023
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798350397420
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 25 Jul 2023
Event2023 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo, ITEC 2023 - Detroit, United States
Duration: 21 Jun 202323 Jun 2023

Publication series

Name2023 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo, ITEC 2023

Conference

Conference2023 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo, ITEC 2023
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDetroit
Period21/06/202323/06/2023

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