Systems and methods are described for thermal management, detection of abnormal cell heating, prevention of thermal runaway in the failing battery as well as the prevention of thermal runaway propagation and fire spread in battery systems. Battery systems and modules under the present disclosure can comprise deformation elements that deform when heated by a battery experiencing some type of failure. The deformation can be used to puncture a coolant tube, activate a nozzle, or otherwise release coolant onto the failing battery. The direct contact heat transfer, such as under boiling conditions, can quickly dissipate the heat using less coolant than prior art systems. Electrical circuits can automatically detect the deformation and disconnect the failing module or battery from a larger system.

An energy storage system includes a sealed housing defining an interior space and a plurality of cells arranged within the interior space of the housing. A cooling liquid submerges each of the cells. The cooling system is positioned within the sealed housing configured to actively and passively cool and heat each of the cells.

An energy storage system includes a sealed housing defining an interior space and a plurality of cells arranged within the interior space of the housing. A cooling liquid submerges each of the cells. The cooling system is positioned within the sealed housing configured to actively and passively cool and heat each of the cells.

The present disclosure discloses a temperature adjustment method and a temperature adjustment system for a vehicle. The temperature adjustment method includes the following steps: obtaining a required power used for performing temperature adjustment on a battery; obtaining an actual power used for performing temperature adjustment on the battery; and adjusting an opening degree of an intra-vehicle cooling branch and an opening degree of a battery cooling branch according to the required power, the actual power, an intra-vehicle temperature, and an air conditioner set temperature.

A cell device including a cell module and at least one temperature adjusting module is provided. The temperature adjusting modules are configured on the cell module in a heat conduction manner. Each of the temperature adjusting modules includes a thermoelectric cooling chip. The thermoelectric cooling chip has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The thermoelectric cooling chip is configured to receive a first electric signal to heat the first surface and cool the second surface. The thermoelectric cooling chip is configured to receive a second electric signal to cool the first surface and heat the second surface. A vehicle including the cell device is also provided. The cell device of the disclosure is capable of implementing active temperature control and has good temperature control effect. The vehicle of the disclosure is capable of implementing active temperature control, and has a wider usage environment temperature.

A battery heat exchange structure in which a battery cell 41 and a heat exchange panel 42 are closely arranged side by side so that a heat exchange surface 421 of the heat exchange panel 42 follows a side surface 411 of the battery cell 41, the heat exchange panel 42 is formed so that a heat exchange fluid F can be recirculated along the heat exchange surface 421, and the heat exchange panel 42 and the battery cell 41 are elastically urged so as to be compressed in the arrangement direction. This battery heat exchange structure can increase heat exchange efficiency between the heat exchange panel and the battery cell and can increase the stability of heat exchange.

A battery heat exchange structure in which a battery cell 41 and a heat exchange panel 42 are closely arranged side by side so that a heat exchange surface 421 of the heat exchange panel 42 follows a side surface 411 of the battery cell 41, the heat exchange panel 42 is formed so that a heat exchange fluid F can be recirculated along the heat exchange surface 421, and the heat exchange panel 42 and the battery cell 41 are elastically urged so as to be compressed in the arrangement direction. This battery heat exchange structure can increase heat exchange efficiency between the heat exchange panel and the battery cell and can increase the stability of heat exchange.

A battery module includes a housing, assembled from a first side wall, a second side wall, a first end plate, and a second end plate, is configured to support a plurality of battery cells. The battery module also includes a heating pad and a cooling plate that are configured to regulate a thermal state of the plurality of battery cell. The heating pad is disposed substantially adjacent to the plurality of battery cells and the cooling plate is disposed adjacent to the heating pad opposite the plurality of battery cells. A controller associated with the battery module is configured receive an indication of battery temperature and active one of the heating pad or the cooling plate based at least on the battery temperature of the plurality of battery cells.

A battery module includes a housing, assembled from a first side wall, a second side wall, a first end plate, and a second end plate, is configured to support a plurality of battery cells. The battery module also includes a heating pad and a cooling plate that are configured to regulate a thermal state of the plurality of battery cell. The heating pad is disposed substantially adjacent to the plurality of battery cells and the cooling plate is disposed adjacent to the heating pad opposite the plurality of battery cells. A controller associated with the battery module is configured receive an indication of battery temperature and active one of the heating pad or the cooling plate based at least on the battery temperature of the plurality of battery cells.

A battery temperature regulating apparatus to be applied to a vehicle includes an onboard battery, a temperature regulating plate configured to allow heat exchange between the onboard battery and a first heat medium flowing into the temperature regulating plate, a heat exchanger, a first passage configured to guide the first heat medium flowing out of the temperature regulating plate to the heat exchanger, and a second passage configured to guide the first heat medium flowing out of the heat exchanger to the temperature regulating plate. The heat exchanger includes a container and a first internal passage. The container is configured to accommodate a heat source that does not use a power supply for the vehicle. The first internal passage is disposed around the container in such a way as to allow heat exchange. The first internal passage is configured to allow the first passage to communicate with the second passage.