A solution of battery cooling for HEV truck
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Hybrid Series
Battery temperature
Battery cooling
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
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This study presents an air-cooled battery solution for the hybrid series truck, aiming to optimize thermal efficiency and extend battery life. In the series hybrid powertrain, the battery plays an important role in providing power to the electric motor to help the vehicle operate well in working modes. However, during the charging-discharging process, the battery temperature can suddenly increase, affecting the performance, service life, and safety of the entire system. This study calculates the thermal characteristics of the battery, analyzes and optimizes the forced air cooling system. Numerical simulations are performed by ANSYS Fluent to evaluate the influence of air flow velocity at 20 m/s, battery compartment ventilation structure on heat dissipation capacity. The research results show that, the forced air cooling system can maintain the battery temperature within a safe range, reduce the risk of overheating and improve operating performance.
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Duc, L. M., N. V. Phuc, L. M. Hung, and L. C. Tin. “A Solution of Battery Cooling for HEV Truck”. The University of Danang - Journal of Science and Technology, vol. 23, no. 9A, Sept. 2025, pp. 1-8, doi:10.31130/ud-jst.2025.23(9A).146.
