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Two-Phase Cooling System for Electric Vehicle Battery Based on a 3D Pulsating Heat Pipe

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  • Luca Cattani

    (Department of Architecture and Engineering, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 181/A, 43124 Parma, Italy)

  • Matteo Malavasi

    (Department of Architecture and Engineering, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 181/A, 43124 Parma, Italy)

  • Fabio Bozzoli

    (Department of Architecture and Engineering, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 181/A, 43124 Parma, Italy)

  • Valerio D’Alessandro

    (Department of Industrial Engineering and Mathematical Science, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60121 Ancona, Italy)

  • Luca Giammichele

    (Department of Industrial Engineering and Mathematical Science, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60121 Ancona, Italy)

Abstract

The primary objective pursued in this research is the creation and thorough evaluation of an inventive cooling system designed to uphold optimal temperatures within the batteries employed in electric vehicles. Nowadays, the prevailing equipment underpinning electrical motion hinges on Lithium-Ion cells. These cells frequently necessitate the expeditious delivery of substantial power, thereby giving rise to a consequential generation of heat. Consequently, there is an emergence of elevated operational temperatures, potentially causing noteworthy declines in battery performance, or, in extreme cases, operational failures. Furthermore, deviating from the recommended temperature range (20–40 °C) significantly expedites the aging process of the battery and elevates the probability of premature malfunction. In response to these crucial challenges, the implementation of a battery thermal management system assumes a pivotal role in maximizing battery efficiency. Within the framework of this investigation, we propose the adoption of a cooling system founded on a three-dimensional pulsating heat pipe as the designated thermal management technology for a battery pack. The preliminary phase of our study involved the assessment of the suggested pulsating heat pipe’s performance. Following this, the efficacy of the pulsating heat pipe is subjected to rigorous scrutiny through practical experimentation on an authentic electric battery. The empirical findings conclusively highlight the substantial cooling capacity of the proposed system, thereby presenting a robust and efficacious solution for the thermal management challenges faced by electric vehicle batteries.

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  • Luca Cattani & Matteo Malavasi & Fabio Bozzoli & Valerio D’Alessandro & Luca Giammichele, 2024. "Two-Phase Cooling System for Electric Vehicle Battery Based on a 3D Pulsating Heat Pipe," Energies, MDPI, vol. 17(13), pages 1-14, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:17:y:2024:i:13:p:3236-:d:1426948
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