Pub Date : 2024-02-23DOI: 10.2174/0122127976289702240212040839
D. A. Perumal, Arjun P S
Temperature is crucial for battery pack durability and power. Folded fin and serpentine channel cooling methods are mostly used to cool the pack. However, fluid absorption during cooling can reduce capacity and cause downstream temperatures to be higher than upstream. Consistent cooling is vital to prevent temperature variation and increase battery pack lifespan. This work is concerned with the computational study of heat dissipation from open-cell aluminium metal foam for cooling LiFePO4 battery packs. The battery module consists of six pieces of pouch cell and three pieces of the aluminium foam heat sink. In the present study, aluminium foams are positioned between the LiFePO4 battery modules that are arranged in a vertical manner. Thermal interaction between the battery module and aluminum foam was studied. The effect of pore density on heat dissipation performance at different mass flow rates was explored. It has been discovered that aluminium foam with suitable porosity and pore density can efficiently cool the LiFePO4 battery pack. This paper provides a theoretical framework for designing a thermal management system for lithium- ion batteries using aluminium foam. Metal foam cooling is an established technique for thermal management of Lithiumion batteries in electric vehicles. The present study aims to analyze heat transfer through aluminium metal foams for vertically aligned LiFePO4 battery pack cooling. The Darcy extended Forchheimer (DEF) model examines fluid flow through metallic foams, using the local thermal non-equilibrium model to determine heat transfer. The impact of the density of pores in the aluminium foam on the average wall temperature and temperature difference along the battery surface is determined. The variation of heat transfer of lithium-ion battery modules for different mass flow rates is also studied. The results indicate that utilizing aluminium foam as a heat transfer medium for battery modules significantly enhances their thermal management performance.
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Pub Date : 2024-02-19DOI: 10.2174/0122127976284835240116085109
Sabari K, Muniappan A
The primary objective of this study is to assess the impact of welding conditions on the mechanical properties of friction stir-welded butt joints created from two distinct aluminium alloys, namely, AA6061 and AA7075. Friction stir welding (FSW), known for its innovation and low-energy solid-state bonding technique, was employed in this research. FSW experiments were carried out on both AA6061 and AA7075 alloys using a computer numerical control (CNC) machine. The selection and design of the tool geometry were meticulous, with an emphasis on new pin profiles that are nearly flat at the weld contact point. Precisely, four distinct tool geometries were machined from HC-HCr (High carbon, high chromium steel): Circular, Square, Tapered third, and Triangular. Critical process variables that significantly influence weld quality include rotation speed (800 rpm-1400 rpm) and traverse speed (12 to 25 mm/min). These variables were carefully optimized to achieve flawless welds. During the friction stir welding process, the nugget zone undergoes significant deformation, leading to the formation of a new microstructure that substantially impacts the mechanical properties of the joint. This study comprehensively investigates the thermal and mechanical properties of friction stir welding using aluminium alloys AA6061 and AA7075, considering various tool shapes. Among the four tool shapes employed, two were found to yield higher hardness values (referred to as BH). Notably, the square-shaped tool produced the highest temperature, reaching up to 690ºC, as determined by thermocouple readings. Based on the findings, the optimal FSW parameters for enhancing hardness involve an axial feed and spindle speed of 800 rpm combined with a feed rate of 15 mm/min. These parameters were identified as crucial for achieving the desired mechanical properties in the friction stir-welded joints. This study presents new developments in FSW technology, which may have patent implications.
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