Thermal Design and Management of Battery Packs

This course covers the comprehensive understanding of thermal design and management in battery packs. It starts with the fundamentals of battery pack design, emphasizing the thermal aspect and its impact on battery performance, safety, and reliability. The course further explores the different modes of thermal management, including conduction, convection, and radiation, and the concept of active and passive thermal management systems. It provides a detailed understanding of various thermal management methods such as air cooling, liquid cooling, and hybrid systems. The course also delves into the calculations involved in heat load, the role of thermal conductivity in identifying heat generation spots, and the importance of current parallelization. It concludes with the factors to consider when selecting materials for thermal management systems.