The invention provides a thermal management device for energy storage system, a method for controlling the thermal management device for energy storage system, and an energy storage system, wherein the thermal management device for energy storage system comprises a heat dissipation system, a temperature transducer, a data acquisition module, a management module and a data interaction module; the heat dissipation system comprises refrigerant circulating heat exchange components for heat dissipation of energy storage system, wherein the refrigerant circulating heat exchange components perform heat exchange through phase change of refrigerant; the data acquisition module is connected with the temperature transducer, and is used for acquiring the external environment temperature and the working environment temperature of energy storage system; the management module is used for conducting heating value analysis of energy storage system, and then performing heat dissipation control and management according to the heating value analysis and the external environment temperature; the data interaction module is used for connecting the network for data interaction. The energy storage system comprises battery packs, a battery management system, a bidirectional converter, an energy management system and the above thermal management device for energy storage system. During the control of thermal management, data are acquired in real time to determine and control the refrigerant quantity required for refrigerant circulation and thus realize efficient heat dissipation of energy storage system.

The invention provides a thermal management device for energy storage system, a method for controlling the thermal management device for energy storage system, and an energy storage system, wherein the thermal management device for energy storage system comprises a heat dissipation system, a temperature transducer, a data acquisition module, a management module and a data interaction module; the heat dissipation system comprises refrigerant circulating heat exchange components for heat dissipation of energy storage system, wherein the refrigerant circulating heat exchange components perform heat exchange through phase change of refrigerant; the data acquisition module is connected with the temperature transducer, and is used for acquiring the external environment temperature and the working environment temperature of energy storage system; the management module is used for conducting heating value analysis of energy storage system, and then performing heat dissipation control and management according to the heating value analysis and the external environment temperature; the data interaction module is used for connecting the network for data interaction. The energy storage system comprises battery packs, a battery management system, a bidirectional converter, an energy management system and the above thermal management device for energy storage system. During the control of thermal management, data are acquired in real time to determine and control the refrigerant quantity required for refrigerant circulation and thus realize efficient heat dissipation of energy storage system.

A system and related method includes receiving an ambient temperature adjacent to a system, an electric current value of electricity that is conducted into or out of a battery coupled with the system, and a voltage of a battery circuit that includes the battery. An internal temperature of the battery is determined based at least in part on the ambient temperature, the current value, and the voltage. One or more conditions for charging or discharging the battery are determined based at least in part on the internal temperature of the battery, the current value, and the voltage. The battery is charged or discharged based on least on the one or more conditions.

A lift device comprises a base, a linear actuator, and a rechargeable battery system. The linear actuator is configured to selectively move a work platform between a raised position and a lowered position. The linear actuator includes an electric motor. The rechargeable battery system includes a battery, a heating system, and a battery charger. The battery is configured to power the electric motor of the linear actuator. The battery charger is configured to simultaneously charge the battery and provide power the heating system to heat the battery.

A lift device comprises a base, a linear actuator, and a rechargeable battery system. The linear actuator is configured to selectively move a work platform between a raised position and a lowered position. The linear actuator includes an electric motor. The rechargeable battery system includes a battery, a heating system, and a battery charger. The battery is configured to power the electric motor of the linear actuator. The battery charger is configured to simultaneously charge the battery and provide power the heating system to heat the battery.

A cooling system is provided for a traction battery of an electrified motor vehicle. That cooling system includes a cooling circuit, a refrigerant circuit, a plurality of flow control valves and a control system. That control system includes a controller configured to (a) control operation of the plurality of flow control valves, including a coolant proportional valve, and (b) prioritize cabin cooling over traction battery cooling.

A cooling system is provided for a traction battery of an electrified motor vehicle. That cooling system includes a cooling circuit, a refrigerant circuit, a plurality of flow control valves and a control system. That control system includes a controller configured to (a) control operation of the plurality of flow control valves, including a coolant proportional valve, and (b) prioritize cabin cooling over traction battery cooling.

A vehicle includes a battery pack, an air conditioning system, a communication member, a pack humidity detector, an outside air humidity detector, and a controller. The battery pack contains a battery module. The air conditioning system is configured to regulate humidity of air and send the air. The communication member fluidly connects a blowing port of the air conditioning system and an inside of the battery pack. The pack humidity detector is configured to detect humidity in the inside of the battery pack. The outside air humidity detector is configured to detect humidity of an outside air. The controller is configured to control the air conditioning system so that the humidity in the battery pack is equal to or lower than the humidity of the outside air.

A vehicle includes a battery pack, an air conditioning system, a communication member, a pack humidity detector, an outside air humidity detector, and a controller. The battery pack contains a battery module. The air conditioning system is configured to regulate humidity of air and send the air. The communication member fluidly connects a blowing port of the air conditioning system and an inside of the battery pack. The pack humidity detector is configured to detect humidity in the inside of the battery pack. The outside air humidity detector is configured to detect humidity of an outside air. The controller is configured to control the air conditioning system so that the humidity in the battery pack is equal to or lower than the humidity of the outside air.

A method for preheating a battery includes acquiring an ambient temperature of a preheating zone, determining if the ambient temperature of the preheating zone satisfies a preset temperature condition, and, if the ambient temperature does not satisfy the preset temperature condition, controlling heating of the preheating zone until the ambient temperature satisfies the temperature condition.