The electrochemical performance of lithium-ion batteries significantly deteriorates in extreme cold.Thus,to ensure battery safety under various conditions,various heating and insulation strategies are implemented.The ...The electrochemical performance of lithium-ion batteries significantly deteriorates in extreme cold.Thus,to ensure battery safety under various conditions,various heating and insulation strategies are implemented.The present study proposes a hybrid heating approach combining active heating with passive insulation.Conceptual experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of phase change materials(PCMs),inlet water temperature,and intermittent pump startup strategies on battery performance.The obtained experimental results demonstrate that low temperatures lead to increased electrochemical impedance and reduced charge–discharge capacity in batteries.Notably,charge transfer resistance of 162 mΩwas observed at-30℃.Herein,the developed PCM-based battery heating system effectively extended the operational capacity of batteries in cold driving conditions and maintained battery warmth by leveraging the superior heat storage capability of the PCM.Additionally,after the switch off of the heating system,the charge capacity of the battery exceeded 80%owing to latent heat.The use of an intermittent heating strategy not only allowed to conserve energy but also maintained adequate heat storage within the battery module.At-30℃,this strategy enhanced the power efficiency of the cooling system by 35.94%with a reduction in capacity of only 0.8%compared to the continuous strategy.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52090062)。
文摘The electrochemical performance of lithium-ion batteries significantly deteriorates in extreme cold.Thus,to ensure battery safety under various conditions,various heating and insulation strategies are implemented.The present study proposes a hybrid heating approach combining active heating with passive insulation.Conceptual experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of phase change materials(PCMs),inlet water temperature,and intermittent pump startup strategies on battery performance.The obtained experimental results demonstrate that low temperatures lead to increased electrochemical impedance and reduced charge–discharge capacity in batteries.Notably,charge transfer resistance of 162 mΩwas observed at-30℃.Herein,the developed PCM-based battery heating system effectively extended the operational capacity of batteries in cold driving conditions and maintained battery warmth by leveraging the superior heat storage capability of the PCM.Additionally,after the switch off of the heating system,the charge capacity of the battery exceeded 80%owing to latent heat.The use of an intermittent heating strategy not only allowed to conserve energy but also maintained adequate heat storage within the battery module.At-30℃,this strategy enhanced the power efficiency of the cooling system by 35.94%with a reduction in capacity of only 0.8%compared to the continuous strategy.
