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The market for battery-fitted electric cars continues to experience robust growth globally as well as in Indian market. During the charging process heat generation happen because of internal resistance of the battery cells and electrical connectors. Making an efficient battery cooling system is vital for all electric vehicles. One common cause of battery overheating is due to low cooling efficiency. So this research highlights the importance of scientifically designing coolant circuits and selecting appropriate coolant hose materials. Currently, EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) material is widely used for battery cooling hoses due to its design Flexibility, Compatibility with a 50:50 glycol-water mixture and Resistance to thermal and ozone cracking [1]. This study benchmarks EPDM hose technical properties with leading EV battery cooling plastic hose materials, such as mono layer polyamide, mono layer TPVs (thermoplastic vulcanizates) and PA PP two layer hose. Comparative
Murugesan, Annarajan
ABSTRACT This paper presents results that quantify how the homogenous and heterogeneous parallel interconnection of lithium-ion battery packs affect adversely their cycle-life, and how this problem can be corrected. Laboratory tests and modeling/simulation of two different lithium-ion battery packs are presented that highlight the importance of monitoring and controlling battery packs in parallel. A solution to this problem was designed and a prototype implemented that has the potential to fit within the available space of a commercially available lithium-ion 6T battery pack [1], [2]. This solution controls the sharing of load among heterogeneous and homogeneous lithium-ion 6T batteries with an efficiency of 95% or better, which is anticipated via simulations, to provide an improvement of cycle life of at least 3% for homogeneous and 10% for heterogeneous interconnections. This solution provides additional benefits including terminal voltage regulation and the flexibility to work as an
Rentel, Carlos H.Cheng, ShuoXing, LauraPecht, Michael
A flexible and stretchable cell has been developed for wearable electronic devices that require a reliable and efficient energy source that can easily be integrated into the human body. Conductive material consisting of carbon nanotubes, crosslinked polymers, and enzymes joined by stretchable connectors, are directly printed onto the material through screenprinting
This document contains procedures for performance testing of electrical terminals, connectors, and components for coaxial-style cable with an outside cable diameter of 3.6 mm and smaller. These are often called “mini coax connector systems.” This specification applies to coaxial cable connection systems that operate at frequencies from DC to 9 GHz and are intended for road vehicles. The characteristic impedance of the mini coax connection system described here is 50 Ω, however nothing excludes the use of these connectors in systems with a different characteristic impedance. This specification applies only to connection systems using coaxial cable
USCAR
In the intricate world of orthopedic device manufacturing, precision quality isn’t just a requirement, it’s the cornerstone of life-changing patient outcomes. SpiTrex Orthopedics, a global leader in medical device contract manufacturing, specializes in implants for the spine, trauma, and extremity markets (Spi.Tr.Ex.), including spinal rods, cross connectors, hooks, and a variety of stateof-the-art screws, nails, and plates. The company has a multi-site smart factory manufacturing footprint across North America and Europe
The optimization of speed holds critical significance for pure electric vehicles. In multi-intersection scenarios, the determination of terminal velocity plays a crucial role in addressing the complexities of the speed optimization problem. However, prevailing methodologies documented in the literature predominantly adhere to a fixed speed constraint derived from traffic light regulations, serving as the primary basis for the terminal velocity constraint. Nevertheless, this strategy can result in unnecessary acceleration and deceleration maneuvers, consequently leading to an undesirable escalation in energy consumption. To mitigate these issues and attain an optimal terminal velocity, this paper proposes an innovative speed optimization method that incorporates a terminal-velocity heuristic. Firstly, a traffic light state model is established to determine the speed range required to avoid coming to a stop at signalized intersections. Subsequently, by addressing the effect of vehicle
Hao, ZhengyiZhang, ZeyangJiang, YuyaoChu, HongqingGao, BingzhaoChen, Hong
Battery terminal voltage modelling is crucial for various applications, including electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and portable electronics. Terminal voltage models are used to determine how a battery will respond under load and can be used to calculate run-time, power capability, and heat generation and as a component of state estimation approaches, such as for state of charge. Previous studies have shown better voltage modelling accuracy for long short-term memory (LSTM) recurrent neural networks than other traditional methods (e.g., equivalent circuit and electrochemical models). This study presents two new approaches – sequence training and data shuffling – to improve LSTM battery voltage models further, making them an even better candidate for the high-accuracy modelling of lithium-ion batteries. Because the LSTM memory captures information from past time steps, it must typically be trained using one series of continuous data. Instead, the proposed sequence training
Chen, JunranKollmeyer, PhillipPanchal, SatyamMasoudi, YasamanGross, OliverEmadi, Ali
When designing an electric vehicle (EV) traction system, overcoming the issues arising from the variations in the battery voltage due to the state of charge (SoC) is critical, which otherwise can lead to a deterioration of the powertrain energy efficiency and overall drive performance. However, systems are typically documented under fixed voltage and temperature conditions, potentially lacking comprehensive specifications that account for these variations across the entire range of the vehicle operating regions. To tackle this challenge, this paper seeks to adjust an optimal DC-link voltage across the complete range of drive operating conditions by integrating a DC-DC converter into the powertrain, thereby enhancing powertrain efficiency. This involves conducting a comprehensive analysis of power losses in the power electronics of a connected converter-inverter system considering the temperature variations, along with machine losses, accounting for variable DC-link voltages. The
Amirpour, SepidehThiringer, TorbjörnXu, Yu
Battery packs of electric vehicles are typically composed of lithium-ion batteries with aluminum and copper acting as cell terminals. These terminals are joined together in series by means of connector tabs to produce sufficient power and energy output. Such critical electrical and structural cell terminal connections involve several challenges when joining thin, highly reflective and dissimilar materials with widely differing thermo-mechanical properties. This may involve potential deformation during the joining process and the formation of brittle intermetallic compounds that reduce conductivity and deteriorate mechanical properties. Among various joining techniques, laser welding has demonstrated significant advantages, including the capability to produce joints with low electrical contact resistance and high mechanical strength, along with high precision required for delicate materials like aluminum and copper. The primary objective of this study was to join 0.8 mm thick aluminum
Ko, Byung MinGryguc, AndrewChen, JimHunt, JustinGuo, MingchaoZhang, WenshengJahed, HamidGerlich, Adrian
The tubing described in this document is for use in electrical interconnect systems for the protection and routing of wire bundle installations
AE-8C1 Connectors Committee
AS95234 includes reverse bayonet coupling, high current electrical connectors that are watertight and principally used in shipboard, ground vehicles and ground support equipment applications at serve voltages from 200 to 3000 Vrms and temperatures between -55 °C and +125 °C (-67 °F and +257 °F). See 6.1.5 for applications details. For aerospace application connectors, refer to AS50881
AE-8C1 Connectors Committee
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