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 language | American English |
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Number of pages | 16 |
State | Published - 1999 |
Event | The Fourth Vehicle Thermal Management Systems Conference and Exhibition - London, United Kingdom Duration: 24 May 1999 → 27 May 1999 |
Conference
Conference | The Fourth Vehicle Thermal Management Systems Conference and Exhibition |
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City | London, United Kingdom |
Period | 24/05/99 → 27/05/99 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/CP-540-25992