Review of Thermal Management Technology for Electric Vehicles

Dan Dan, Yihang Zhao, Mingshan Wei () and Xuehui Wang ()
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Dan Dan: School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100084, China
Yihang Zhao: School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100084, China
Mingshan Wei: School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100084, China
Xuehui Wang: Fluids and Thermofluids Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK

Energies, 2023, vol. 16, issue 12, 1-38

Abstract: The burgeoning electric vehicle industry has become a crucial player in tackling environmental pollution and addressing oil scarcity. As these vehicles continue to advance, effective thermal management systems are essential to ensure battery safety, optimize energy utilization, and prolong vehicle lifespan. This paper presents an exhaustive review of diverse thermal management approaches at both the component and system levels, focusing on electric vehicle air conditioning systems, battery thermal management systems, and motor thermal management systems. In each subsystem, an advanced heat transfer process with phase change is recommended to dissipate the heat or directly cool the target. Moreover, the review suggested that a comprehensive integration of AC systems, battery thermal management systems, and motor thermal management systems is inevitable and is expected to maximize energy utilization efficiency. The challenges and limitations of existing thermal management systems, including system integration, control algorithms, performance balance, and cost estimation, are discussed, along with potential avenues for future research. This paper is expected to serve as a valuable reference for forthcoming research.

Keywords: electric vehicle; thermal management solution; air conditioning system; power battery; electric motor (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: 2023
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