Electric Vehicle Battery System

Description and Operation

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Description

The system temperature is calculated by the BMS based on signals from 8 temperature sensors. The cooling fan is controlled in 9 steps to maintain the normal temperature of the high voltage battery system. The air cooling method is applied in the cooling system, where cabin air is used to cool the high voltage battery assembly.

Operation

Control Flow

Air Flow Rate

1. The cooling fan operates. 2. Cabin air enters the cooling duct (intake). 3. Cools the high voltage battery in the direction indicated by the arrows. 4. Air is discharged through the cooling duct (outlet).

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