HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER IN ADVANCED BATTERIES

C. Y. Wang, W. B. Gu, R. Cullion, B. Thomas

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Abstract

This paper presents an overview of heat and mass transfer issues in advanced rechargeable batteries such as nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) and lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. These batteries are important power sources for ultra-clean, fuel-efficient vehicles and modern portable electronics. Recent demands for environmentally responsible vehicles and strong portable power have prompted fundamental studies of heat and mass transport processes in battery systems in conjunction with electrochemistry and materials science. In this paper, discussions are presented on what are the critical heat and mass transfer issues present in advanced batteries and how these issues affect the battery performance, safety, life cycle, and cost. A theoretical framework describing the transport phenomena with electrochemical reactions is provided. Selected results are presented to illustrate the importance of coupled electrochemical and thermal modeling for advanced batteries. The recent progress is also reviewed in developing and validating battery models at Penn State GATE Center for Advanced Energy Storage.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationHeat Transfer
Subtitle of host publicationVolume 1
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Pages325-332
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9780791826669
DOIs
StatePublished - 1999
EventASME 1999 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 1999 - Nashville, United States
Duration: Nov 14 1999Nov 19 1999

Publication series

NameASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE)
Volume1999-O

Conference

ConferenceASME 1999 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 1999
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNashville
Period11/14/9911/19/99

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Mechanical Engineering

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