{"title":"电池热管理系统冷媒冷板结构设计及多准则评价","authors":"Xue Gao , Qing Gao","doi":"10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2025.126481","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Refrigerant-based cold plates (RCP) are increasingly attracting attention for their high heat transfer efficiency, robust thermal safety, and superior integration capabilities. This study introduces a RCP design with a variable-area runner (VAR) structure for battery thermal management system (BTMS). The impact of runner structure and flow boiling parameters on its performance is investigated from temperature control, energy consumption, and lightweight requirements through numerical simulations. It revealed that the sensitivity of runner structure parameters to temperature and energy consumption traits conflicted. Consequently, the performance evaluation index (PEI) is established to enhance the multi-criteria assessment of cold plates. The results showed that when<span><math><msub><mi>R</mi><mi>a</mi></msub></math></span> = 40 mm/1mm, <span><math><msub><mi>R</mi><mi>e</mi></msub></math></span>=0.0036, PEI = 1.2, the cold plate demonstrates optimal performance. Further analysis emphasizes the impact of flow boiling parameters on the optimal cold plate structure. Results indicated effective battery temperature control at 1C to 3C discharge rates. Cooling efficiency decreased as evaporation temperature increased from 10℃ to 22℃. Optimal temperature consistency achieved at the evaporation temperature of 16℃. Variation in refrigerant flow rates from 0.02 kg/s to 0.2 kg/s showed insignificant effects on cooling performance and energy consumption. Overall, this research provides new concepts for the design and evaluation of RCPs, enhances the comprehension of the influence of runner structure and flow boiling parameters on system performance, and offers insights for the implementation of BTMS.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8201,"journal":{"name":"Applied Thermal Engineering","volume":"273 ","pages":"Article 126481"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1000,"publicationDate":"2025-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":"{\"title\":\"Structural design and multi-criteria evaluation of refrigerant-based cold plate for battery thermal management system\",\"authors\":\"Xue Gao , Qing Gao\",\"doi\":\"10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2025.126481\",\"DOIUrl\":null,\"url\":null,\"abstract\":\"<div><div>Refrigerant-based cold plates (RCP) are increasingly attracting attention for their high heat transfer efficiency, robust thermal safety, and superior integration capabilities. This study introduces a RCP design with a variable-area runner (VAR) structure for battery thermal management system (BTMS). The impact of runner structure and flow boiling parameters on its performance is investigated from temperature control, energy consumption, and lightweight requirements through numerical simulations. It revealed that the sensitivity of runner structure parameters to temperature and energy consumption traits conflicted. Consequently, the performance evaluation index (PEI) is established to enhance the multi-criteria assessment of cold plates. The results showed that when<span><math><msub><mi>R</mi><mi>a</mi></msub></math></span> = 40 mm/1mm, <span><math><msub><mi>R</mi><mi>e</mi></msub></math></span>=0.0036, PEI = 1.2, the cold plate demonstrates optimal performance. Further analysis emphasizes the impact of flow boiling parameters on the optimal cold plate structure. Results indicated effective battery temperature control at 1C to 3C discharge rates. Cooling efficiency decreased as evaporation temperature increased from 10℃ to 22℃. Optimal temperature consistency achieved at the evaporation temperature of 16℃. Variation in refrigerant flow rates from 0.02 kg/s to 0.2 kg/s showed insignificant effects on cooling performance and energy consumption. 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Structural design and multi-criteria evaluation of refrigerant-based cold plate for battery thermal management system
Refrigerant-based cold plates (RCP) are increasingly attracting attention for their high heat transfer efficiency, robust thermal safety, and superior integration capabilities. This study introduces a RCP design with a variable-area runner (VAR) structure for battery thermal management system (BTMS). The impact of runner structure and flow boiling parameters on its performance is investigated from temperature control, energy consumption, and lightweight requirements through numerical simulations. It revealed that the sensitivity of runner structure parameters to temperature and energy consumption traits conflicted. Consequently, the performance evaluation index (PEI) is established to enhance the multi-criteria assessment of cold plates. The results showed that when = 40 mm/1mm, =0.0036, PEI = 1.2, the cold plate demonstrates optimal performance. Further analysis emphasizes the impact of flow boiling parameters on the optimal cold plate structure. Results indicated effective battery temperature control at 1C to 3C discharge rates. Cooling efficiency decreased as evaporation temperature increased from 10℃ to 22℃. Optimal temperature consistency achieved at the evaporation temperature of 16℃. Variation in refrigerant flow rates from 0.02 kg/s to 0.2 kg/s showed insignificant effects on cooling performance and energy consumption. Overall, this research provides new concepts for the design and evaluation of RCPs, enhances the comprehension of the influence of runner structure and flow boiling parameters on system performance, and offers insights for the implementation of BTMS.
期刊介绍:
Applied Thermal Engineering disseminates novel research related to the design, development and demonstration of components, devices, equipment, technologies and systems involving thermal processes for the production, storage, utilization and conservation of energy, with a focus on engineering application.
The journal publishes high-quality and high-impact Original Research Articles, Review Articles, Short Communications and Letters to the Editor on cutting-edge innovations in research, and recent advances or issues of interest to the thermal engineering community.