Authors:
Haosong He
1
;
Vishal Saini
2
and
Xiangjie Chen
1
Affiliations:
1
School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough, U.K.
;
2
Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering, Loughborough University, Loughborough, U.K.
Keyword(s):
Battery Thermal Management System, Electric Vehicle, Review, Lithium-ion.
Abstract:
Electric vehicles (EVs) are a viable alternatives to achieve zero greenhouse gas emission goals. However, the prime clean power source choice- Lithium-ion battery is sensitive to temperature, thus requires a battery thermal management system (BTMS) to secure its performance and safety. Nowadays, most commercial EVs implement liquid BTMS because the liquids are expected to have high heat transfer efficiency with both cooling or heating capabilities. This paper firstly reviews the adverse effects of temperature on the battery performance from three aspects: high temperature, low temperature and temperature difference. Then three commercialised BTMSs: air cooling BTMS, liquid cooling BTMS, and refrigerants BTMS, are introduced, and the main advantages and disadvantages for each BTMS strategy are discussed. Finally, this paper presents main BTMS applications the BTMS applications for EVs on market.