Parallel computing facility for battery simulation Dynamic state-of-charge (SOC) method

Project Objective To provide a novel capability for battery designers and vehicle engineers through combined simulation and field testing. Technical Approach Develop simulation capabilities for battery packs using fast, robust, and versatile Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) techniques; Conduct in-vehicle testing on dynamometer and PTI’s Test Track to validate CFD battery codes in real-world driving conditions; Major Achievements Developed and validated fundamental electrochemical and transport phenomena models for VRLA, Ni-MH and Li-ion cells. Developed a parallel computing architecture to simulate battery packs with cell imbalance. Proposed a new method to determine dynamic SOC. Established in-laboratory, dyno and test track facilities to study VRLA, Ni-MH and Li-ion batteries. Developed a portable or web-based simulation environment for computer-aided battery design, optimization and applications.

Predictions from 2D, non-isothermal Li-ion battery model Validation of Pb-Acid battery code against in-vehicle test data

Portable Battery Simulation Environment Hybrid-Electric Test Vehicle

Objective To provide a new capability for battery designers and application engineers through combined simulation and field testing Goals Develop simulation capabilities for battery packs using fast, robust, and versatile Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) technology; Conduct in-vehicle testing on PTI's Test Track to help code development; Demonstrate the ability of CFD battery codes in predicting battery pack performance in real-world driving conditions; Demonstrate applications of validated battery codes to integration and interfacing of the battery system with the vehicle; Develop a portable simulation environment to assist battery manufacturers and vehicle builders in computer-aided battery design, optimization and applications. Benefits Establish a cost-effective procedure for future battery design and application engineering by combining first-principle simulation with field testing; Provide high-fidelity battery simulators for design and simulation of military and commercial HEVs; Help develop human resources for the emerging EV industry: Penn State Center for Energy Storage Technologies, a DOE Graduate Automotive Technology Education (GATE) Program to provide a gateway for future stars of the U.S. automotive industry. Status Just started

Sample Prediction of A Pb-Acid Battery Under SFUDS Penn State Test track Facility