Hybrid Battery Thermal Management System in Electrical Vehicles: A Review

Chunyu Zhao, Beile Zhang, Yuanming Zheng, Shunyuan Huang, Tongtong Yan and Xiufang Liu
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Chunyu Zhao: School of Energy and Power, Xi’an JiaoTong University, Xi’an 710049, China
Beile Zhang: School of Energy and Power, Xi’an JiaoTong University, Xi’an 710049, China
Yuanming Zheng: School of Energy and Power, Xi’an JiaoTong University, Xi’an 710049, China
Shunyuan Huang: School of Energy and Power, Xi’an JiaoTong University, Xi’an 710049, China
Tongtong Yan: School of Energy and Power, Xi’an JiaoTong University, Xi’an 710049, China
Xiufang Liu: School of Energy and Power, Xi’an JiaoTong University, Xi’an 710049, China

Energies, 2020, vol. 13, issue 23, 1-18

Abstract: The Li-ion battery is of paramount importance to electric vehicles (EVs). Propelled by the rapid growth of the EV industry, the performance of the battery is continuously improving. However, Li-ion batteries are susceptible to the working temperature and only obtain the optimal performance within an acceptable temperature range. Therefore, a battery thermal management system (BTMS) is required to ensure EVs’ safe operation. There are various basic methods for BTMS, including forced-air cooling, liquid cooling, phase change material (PCM), heat pipe (HP), thermoelectric cooling (TEC), etc. Every method has its unique application condition and characteristic. Furthermore, based on basic BTMS, more hybrid cooling methods adopting different basic methods are being designed to meet EVs’ requirements. In this work, the hybrid BTMS, as a more reliable and environmentally friendly method for the EVs, will be compared with basic BTMS to reveal its advantages and potential. By analyzing its cost, efficiency and other aspects, the evaluation criterion and design suggestions are put forward to guide the future development of BTMS.

Keywords: electric vehicles; Li-ion battery; hybrid battery thermal management system (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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