Thermal analysis of a parallel-configured battery pack (1S18P) using 21700 cells for a battery-powered train

Abstract

In this study, the thermal behavior of a 1S18P battery pack is examined based on the power demand during train propulsion between two stations. The proposed thermal prediction model is classified into Joules heating with equivalent resistance, reversible heat, and heat dissipation. The equivalent resistances are determined by 5% of the state of charge intervals using the hybrid pulse power characterization test. The power demand profile during train propulsion between two stations is provided by the Korea Railroad Research Institute. An experiment is conducted to examine the 1S18P battery pack thermal behavior during the propulsion between two stations. A comparison of the simulation and experiment results validated the proposed thermal model.