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Thermal Performance of a Branching-Channel Liquid Cooling System for Cylindrical Li-Ion 18650 Batteries Wijaya, Anggie Topan; Julian, James; Wahyuni, Fitri; Purba, Riki; Madhudhu, Fathin; Ermadani, Elvi; Winarta, Adi
Logic : Jurnal Rancang Bangun dan Teknologi Vol. 25 No. 3 (2025): November
Publisher : Unit Publikasi Ilmiah, P3M, Politeknik Negeri Bali

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31940/logic.v25i3.210-218

Abstract

Lithium-ion batteries need effective thermal management to avoid safety risks like thermal runaway. This study analyzes and optimizes a liquid cooling system. Battery Thermal Management System (BTMS) using a branching mini-channel cold plate design for eight Li-ion 18650 batteries. A Computational Fluid Dynamics model was developed to simulate performance at a 2C discharge rate with configurations of 3 (N3), 5 (N5), and 7 (N7) branches. The results, validated against experimental data, showed that all configurations kept maximum temperatures below 37°C and maintained temperature uniformity (ΔT) below 5°C. Increasing branches reduced pressure drop, with the N7 design showing the lowest ΔP of 5.16 Pa. Although it had a lower heat transfer coefficient, N7 achieved the highest J/F factor, indicating optimal thermo-hydraulic performance for liquid-cooled battery systems.