An Approach for Designing Thermal Management Systems for Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Battery Packs

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Abstract

If battery packs for electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) are to operate effectively in all climates, thermal management of the packs is essential. In this paper, we will review a systematic approach for designing and evaluating battery pack thermal management systems. A thermal management system using air as the heat transfer medium is less complicated than a system usingliquid cooling/heating. Generally, for parallel HEVs, an air thermal management system is adequate, whereas for EVs and series HEVs, liquid-based systems may be required for optimum thermal performance. Further information on battery thermal management can be found on the Web site www.ctts.nrel.gov/BTM.
Original languageAmerican English
Number of pages16
StatePublished - 1999
EventThe Fourth Vehicle Thermal Management Systems Conference and Exhibition - London, United Kingdom
Duration: 24 May 199927 May 1999

Conference

ConferenceThe Fourth Vehicle Thermal Management Systems Conference and Exhibition
CityLondon, United Kingdom
Period24/05/9927/05/99

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/CP-540-25992

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