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The Effectiveness of Advanced Cooling Solutions in Managing the Thermal Performance of Lithium-Ion Batteries: A Numerical Study
Abstract
This study explores the advanced thermal management of lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) using a comprehensive Battery Thermal Management System (BTMS) framework. Employing numerical simulations and experimental validations, the research evaluates three distinct cooling configurations (Case 1, Case 2, and Case 3) under varying coolant flow velocities (0.1 m/s, 0.5 m/s, and 1 m/s) and coolant types (water and ethylene glycol). Incorporating nanofluids, the study demonstrates significant improvements in heat transfer efficiency compared to conventional methods. Findings reveal that higher flow velocities enhance heat dissipation and temperature uniformity. Additionally, water outperforms ethylene glycol due to its superior thermal conductivity. A temperature gradient from 298 K to 318 K underscores the importance of optimized flow distribution and channel geometry. This work not only addresses critical challenges in LiB thermal management but also offers significant insights into the design of safer and more efficient cooling systems for applications such as electric vehicles and renewable energy storage. In addition to providing theoretical insights, this research offers actionable recommendations for the design of such systems. Future directions for this research include the integration of microchannel cooling and phase change materials to further enhance thermal performance.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Electrical Energy Storage, Mechanical Engineering (Other)
Journal Section
Research Article
Early Pub Date
June 30, 2025
Publication Date
June 30, 2025
Submission Date
February 1, 2025
Acceptance Date
March 6, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Volume: 16 Number: 2
APA
Aydın, S., & Uzun, M. (2025). The Effectiveness of Advanced Cooling Solutions in Managing the Thermal Performance of Lithium-Ion Batteries: A Numerical Study. Dicle Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Mühendislik Dergisi, 16(2), 397-410. https://doi.org/10.24012/dumf.1631467
AMA
1.Aydın S, Uzun M. The Effectiveness of Advanced Cooling Solutions in Managing the Thermal Performance of Lithium-Ion Batteries: A Numerical Study. DUJE. 2025;16(2):397-410. doi:10.24012/dumf.1631467
Chicago
Aydın, Serhat, and Metin Uzun. 2025. “The Effectiveness of Advanced Cooling Solutions in Managing the Thermal Performance of Lithium-Ion Batteries: A Numerical Study”. Dicle Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Mühendislik Dergisi 16 (2): 397-410. https://doi.org/10.24012/dumf.1631467.
EndNote
Aydın S, Uzun M (June 1, 2025) The Effectiveness of Advanced Cooling Solutions in Managing the Thermal Performance of Lithium-Ion Batteries: A Numerical Study. Dicle Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Mühendislik Dergisi 16 2 397–410.
IEEE
[1]S. Aydın and M. Uzun, “The Effectiveness of Advanced Cooling Solutions in Managing the Thermal Performance of Lithium-Ion Batteries: A Numerical Study”, DUJE, vol. 16, no. 2, pp. 397–410, June 2025, doi: 10.24012/dumf.1631467.
ISNAD
Aydın, Serhat - Uzun, Metin. “The Effectiveness of Advanced Cooling Solutions in Managing the Thermal Performance of Lithium-Ion Batteries: A Numerical Study”. Dicle Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Mühendislik Dergisi 16/2 (June 1, 2025): 397-410. https://doi.org/10.24012/dumf.1631467.
JAMA
1.Aydın S, Uzun M. The Effectiveness of Advanced Cooling Solutions in Managing the Thermal Performance of Lithium-Ion Batteries: A Numerical Study. DUJE. 2025;16:397–410.
MLA
Aydın, Serhat, and Metin Uzun. “The Effectiveness of Advanced Cooling Solutions in Managing the Thermal Performance of Lithium-Ion Batteries: A Numerical Study”. Dicle Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Mühendislik Dergisi, vol. 16, no. 2, June 2025, pp. 397-10, doi:10.24012/dumf.1631467.
Vancouver
1.Serhat Aydın, Metin Uzun. The Effectiveness of Advanced Cooling Solutions in Managing the Thermal Performance of Lithium-Ion Batteries: A Numerical Study. DUJE. 2025 Jun. 1;16(2):397-410. doi:10.24012/dumf.1631467
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