Assessment of Optimal Fin Structure and Shroud Size in Fan-Cooled Heat Sinks for Next-Generation EV Battery Chargers
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Abstract
Abstract As next-generation battery chargers become more compact yet offer higher power outputs, efficient cooling methods are crucial. Air-cooled heat sinks are gaining prominence due to the growing demand for high-performance EV battery chargers. This study delves into the impact of shroud size and optimal fin configuration in the axial fan impingement cooling technique. Experimental study is performed on the Delta-Q XV3300 battery charger, with four distinct configurations tested, reflective of current market trends: i) no shroud, ii) half-size shroud, iii) full shroud, and iv) a Delta-Q production shroud. Results indicate that the shroud size has negligible effect on the heat sink’s thermal performance, with shrouds directing airflow through the fin array, resulting in up to a 5% temperature decrease on the heat sink’s periphery, in contrast to the no-shroud scenario. Notably, the Delta-Q production shroud lagged in performance, primarily due to its integrated “fan guards.” Furthermore, a numerical model is developed to compare various fin arrangements under the fan, namely bare fin, pin fin, and vane-shaped designs—. Under assumptions of a level heatsink skyline and a uniform heat flux boundary condition, both pin fin and vane-shaped designs surpass the bare fin configuration in thermal efficiency by 7.3% and 5.1%, respectively. At the end, a new heatsink design is provided for enhancing the cooling efficiency, especially when a protective wall shields the connectors. The proposed design introduces an additional wall on the opposite side to curb excessive airflow escape. Additionally, integrating converging radial fins that gradually transition to parallel orientations reduces air circulation, thereby decreasing temperature variances by 7% to 25% across various heat-intensive regions, respectively.
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| Meta-epidemiology (narrow) | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Meta-epidemiology (broad) | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Bibliometrics | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Science and technology studies | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Scholarly communication | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Open science | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Research integrity | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Insufficient payload (model declined to judge) | 0.000 | 0.000 |
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