18076553. STACKED SEPARATOR PLATES WITH COOLANT FLOW DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS FOR LIQUID IMMERSION COOLING IN BATTERY ASSEMBLIES simplified abstract (GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC)
Contents
- 1 STACKED SEPARATOR PLATES WITH COOLANT FLOW DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS FOR LIQUID IMMERSION COOLING IN BATTERY ASSEMBLIES
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 STACKED SEPARATOR PLATES WITH COOLANT FLOW DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS FOR LIQUID IMMERSION COOLING IN BATTERY ASSEMBLIES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Prior Art
- 1.11 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.12 Questions about Thermal Management Systems using Coolant Flow Distribution Plates
- 1.13 Original Abstract Submitted
STACKED SEPARATOR PLATES WITH COOLANT FLOW DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS FOR LIQUID IMMERSION COOLING IN BATTERY ASSEMBLIES
Organization Name
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor(s)
William Yu Chen of Troy MI (US)
Chih-hung Yen of Bloomfield Hills MI (US)
Stephane Watts of La Teste de Buch (FR)
Frederic Albergucci of Bordeaux (FR)
STACKED SEPARATOR PLATES WITH COOLANT FLOW DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS FOR LIQUID IMMERSION COOLING IN BATTERY ASSEMBLIES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18076553 titled 'STACKED SEPARATOR PLATES WITH COOLANT FLOW DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS FOR LIQUID IMMERSION COOLING IN BATTERY ASSEMBLIES
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes thermal management systems using coolant flow distribution plates for immersion cooling of battery cells in vehicles. These systems help efficiently cool the battery packs, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.
Key Features and Innovation
- Battery assembly includes multiple battery cells arranged in adjacent, mutually parallel cell rows.
- Protective battery housing with inlet and outlet fluid ports for dielectric coolant fluid.
- Separator plates between cell rows with coolant channels for distributing coolant fluid.
- Face-to-face contact of separator plates for cooperative coolant distribution between battery cells.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and other battery-powered devices requiring efficient thermal management systems.
Problems Solved
- Overheating of battery cells
- Ensuring optimal performance and longevity of battery packs
- Efficient cooling in vehicles with high power demands
Benefits
- Improved thermal management
- Enhanced battery performance and longevity
- Increased safety and reliability of battery packs in vehicles
Commercial Applications
- Electric vehicle industry
- Battery technology companies
- Automotive manufacturers
Prior Art
Readers can explore prior patents related to thermal management systems for battery cells, coolant flow distribution plates, and immersion cooling technologies.
Frequently Updated Research
Stay updated on the latest advancements in thermal management systems for battery cells and immersion cooling technologies to enhance the efficiency and performance of electric vehicles and other battery-powered devices.
Questions about Thermal Management Systems using Coolant Flow Distribution Plates
What are the key benefits of using coolant flow distribution plates in battery thermal management systems?
Coolant flow distribution plates help efficiently distribute coolant fluid among battery cells, ensuring optimal cooling and enhancing the performance and longevity of the battery packs.
How do thermal management systems using coolant flow distribution plates contribute to the safety of battery packs in vehicles?
By effectively cooling the battery cells, these systems prevent overheating and reduce the risk of thermal runaway, enhancing the safety and reliability of battery packs in vehicles.
Original Abstract Submitted
Presented are thermal management systems using coolant flow distribution plates for immersion cooling of battery cells, methods for making/using such systems, and vehicles equipped with such systems for cooling the vehicles' battery packs. A battery assembly includes multiple battery cells arranged in adjacent, mutually parallel cell rows. The battery cells are stored inside a protective battery housing that includes inlet and outlet fluid ports for receiving and evacuating therethrough dielectric coolant fluid. A pair of (first and second) separator plates is located between each neighboring pair of cell rows. Each plate includes coolant channels that are arranged in mutually parallel channel bands. The separator plates are in face-to-face contact with each other such that each channel band of the first separator plate is aligned with a respective channel band of the second plate so the coolant channels cooperatively distribute coolant fluid onto and vertically upward between the battery cells.
