CFD analysis of a PCM-based TMS for a Li-Ion pouch cell

Landini, Stefano (2023) CFD analysis of a PCM-based TMS for a Li-Ion pouch cell. In: The 8th International Conference on Micro and Nano Flows, 2023-09-18 - 2023-09-20.

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Abstract

Organic Phase Change Materials (PCMs) such as paraffins, fatty acids, and esters present good properties to be used as Thermal Management System (TMS) for Li-Ion Batteries (LIB). The temperature of LIB cells should be ideally kept in the range of 25-35°C to maximise performances and minimise degradation. This represents a good opportunity to exploit the quasi-isothermal solid-liquid phase-change process of PCMs. Thanks to their high thermal energy densities, the use of PCMs limits the increment of TMS volume. Thus, by using PCMs in LIB TMS, it is possible to keep the LIB cells’ temperature nearly constant (when the PCM is changing phase) both during charging and discharging cycles. In this study, a numerical model based on the enthalpy-porosity method implemented in Ansys Fluent was developed to investigate the PCM behaviour in a LIB pouch cell TMS. The model was validated against experimental data.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Science > School of Engineering (former - to 2024)
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Fluids & Structures Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Sustainable Energy
Related URLs:	https://www.micronanoflows.com/mnf2023
Depositing User:	LivePure Connector
Date Deposited:	05 Dec 2023 01:19
Last Modified:	30 Oct 2025 13:31
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/93859
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