While there are pros and cons to each cooling method, studies show that due to the size, weight, and power requirements of EVs, liquid cooling is a viable option for Li-ion batteries in EVs.
With the increasing application of the lithium-ion battery, higher requirements are put forward for battery thermal management systems. Compared with other cooling methods, liquid cooling is an efficient cooling method, which can control the maximum temperature and maximum temperature difference of the battery within an acceptable range.
To ensure the safety and service life of the lithium-ion battery system, it is necessary to develop a high-efficiency liquid cooling system that maintains the battery's temperature within an appropriate range. 2. Why do lithium-ion batteries fear low and high temperatures?
How to cool a Li-ion battery pack?
Heat pipe cooling for Li-ion battery pack is limited by gravity, weight and passive control . Currently, air cooling, liquid cooling, and fin cooling are the most popular methods in EDV applications. Some HEV battery packs, such as those in the Toyota Prius and Honda Insight, still use air cooling.
What temperature should a lithium ion battery pack be cooled to?
Choosing a proper cooling method for a lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack for electric drive vehicles (EDVs) and making an optimal cooling control strategy to keep the temperature at a optimal range of 15 °C to 35 °C is essential to increasing safety, extending the pack service life, and reducing costs.
According to simulation findings, PCM in conjunction with liquid cooling is the only way to achieve the battery life requirements (≤45 °C). For a battery pack with 40 cylindrical cells, Cao et al. suggested a delayed cooling device using PCM and a cooling plate combination.
Should battery preheating be considered in the future liquid cooling research?
The preheating function of the system should also be considered in the future liquid cooling research. In the study of battery preheating, although liquid preheating technology has been applied in electric vehicles, it is still a challenge to preheat batteries efficiently and safely.