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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING (PhD) | |
| Code | OM601 |
| Name | Battery Thermal Management Systems in Electric Vehicles |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. ERDİ TOSUN |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge of the thermal behavior of lithium-ion battery systems used in electric vehicles, including heat generation mechanisms, thermal management methods, and the design and experimental evaluation of these systems.
Course Content
This course provides a comprehensive approach to battery systems used in electric vehicles and their thermal management; electric vehicle technologies, the role of batteries within the vehicle, and the importance of thermal management are explained, followed by an examination of the structure of lithium-ion batteries, including cell components and different cell types; heat generation mechanisms in batteries, including reversible and irreversible heat as well as the effect of C-rate, are evaluated, and battery thermal behavior is analyzed in terms of temperature distribution, internal resistance, and environmental conditions; types of battery thermal management systems, including passive and active methods and their design requirements, are presented, and air and liquid cooling systems are compared in terms of performance and application; advanced cooling techniques such as phase change materials and heat pipe systems are discussed, while thermal runaway mechanisms and safety approaches are addressed; battery pack design, cell arrangement, and thermal uniformity are examined, and methods used for evaluating the performance of thermal management systems, including experimental measurement techniques and sensor placement, are explained; experimental test setups, data acquisition, and analysis methods are covered, and current industrial applications, emerging technologies, and future developments are evaluated, enabling students to develop the knowledge and skills required to analyze battery thermal management systems from both theoretical and practical perspectives.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for this course
Resources
Li, Junqiu, Modeling and Simulation of Lithium-ion Power Battery Thermal Management, Springer, 2022. Warner, John, The handbook of Lithium-ion Battery Pack Design: Chemistry, Components, Types and Terminology, 2015
Notes
Lecture Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains heat generation mechanisms in lithium-ion batteries |
| LO02 | Analyzes factors affecting battery thermal behavior. |
| LO03 | Compares different battery thermal management systems (BTMS) |
| LO04 | Evaluates air and liquid cooling methods |
| LO05 | Interprets temperature distribution within battery packs. |
| LO06 | Assesses the performance of thermal management systems experimentally. |
| LO07 | Explains safety risks such as thermal runaway. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains comprehensive knowledge about current techniques, methods, and their limitations applied in Automotive Engineering. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains knowledge on entrepreneurship, sustainable development and innovation. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Extends the knowledge gained at undergraduate and graduate level and applies it in the field of automotive engineering. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Recognizes the techniques required for applications in the field of automotive technology and uses modern tools. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Determines alternative solutions by making project planning and time management. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops new and/or novel ideas and methods related to Automotive Engineering. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Determines solution methods by integrating information from different fields with its own field by taking part in multi-disciplinary teams. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Collects, evaluates and interprets data using scientific methods. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Solves complex problems independently, improving the abilities of analysis, synthesis, critical evaluation. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Designs a process or a system using modern design methods and tools. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops new and/or original ideas and methods in the field of Automotive Engineering; develops innovative solutions in system, part or process designs. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicates in at least one foreign language by effectively expressing her/his scientific knowledge in written and oral form. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Considers social, environmental, scientific and ethical values in the scientific research process. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Electric Vehicles | Reference books and lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 2 | Lithium-Ion Battery Structure | Reference books and lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Heat Generation in Batteries | Reference books and lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Battery Thermal Behavior | Reference books and lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Introduction to BTMS | Reference books and lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Air Cooling Systems | Reference books and lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Liquid Cooling Systems | Reference books and lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reference books and lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Phase Change Materials (PCM) | Reference books and lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Heat Pipes and Advanced Methods | Reference books and lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Thermal Runaway | Reference books and lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Battery Pack Design | Reference books and lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | BTMS Performance Evaluation | Reference books and lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Experimental Testing Methods | Reference books and lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Current Developments and Applications | Reference books and lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reference books and lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reference books and lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 154 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,16 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||