Reduce battery development costs, safety risks and time to market
The advent of electric vehicles (EVs) is upon us and it is clear that batteries are becoming part of the next industrial revolution. Batteries are being utilised for more and more applications and on larger scales than ever before. The EV market requires much larger lithium-ion batteries than those found in consumer electronics.
There is a significant risk of larger temperature rises in this size of battery, especially during high power extraction rates. Therefore, ensuring that they remain within their thermal operating windows is critical to maximising performance and ensuring safety. An appropriately designed thermal management system is crucial to prevent overheating and uneven heating across a large battery pack, which can result in degradation, and potentially thermal runaway.
Navier’s CFD services can simulate lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery performance both at an individual cell level and for an entire battery pack. This enables the reduction of development costs, safety risks and time to market. It also enables the optimisation of battery performance and lifespan.
Key Outputs:
- Electrochemical performance
- Temperature distribution during charge/discharge
- Cooling channel optimisation
- Shorten design cycles
- Optimisation of design using DOE
- Safety implications
- Battery integration & cooling
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