Thermal Management of Pouch Cell under Extreme Climate Conditions Using T-Shaped Cold Plate
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Abstract
Effective thermal management is paramount in ensuring the optimal performance, longevity, and safety of Li-ion cells.This paper presents a comprehensive investigation into the thermal management of Li-ion batteries under extreme climatic conditions, focusing on a 20Ah cell.Experimental studies were conducted utilizing an infrared (IR) camera to analyse thermal behaviour at low discharge rates of 1C, 2C, and 3C in an environment with temperatures reaching 40C.The region of elevated temperature within the cell corresponds closely to the terminals, as captured by the IR camera.Subsequently, a validated NTGK battery model was employed to predict temperature increases within the cell under higher discharge rates of 4C and 5C, resulting in maximum temperatures of 82C and 92C, respectively.Building upon insights gleaned from thermal images of the pouch cell, a novel localized cooling design, termed the T-shaped cold plate, was proposed.This innovative design demonstrated a remarkable reduction in maximum temperature rise during 5C discharge, achieving a substantial 31C decrease.To further optimize this cooling system, the effects of inlet flow rates and coolant temperatures were explored.Results indicated that mass flow rate exerted negligible influence on maximum temperature rise, while lowering inlet coolant temperature led to reduced temperature elevation, albeit with a trade-off of increased non-uniform temperature gradients.Through systematic analysis, an inlet coolant temperature of 30C emerged as the optimal choice, balancing maximum temperature mitigation and temperature uniformity considerations.Overall, the T-shaped cold plate offers mitigating thermal issues in Li-ion batteries under extreme environmental conditions, paving the way for lightweight and economical thermal management systems.
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