Protecting battery cells of electric vehicles

Lead Research Organisation: University of Warwick
Department Name: WMG

Abstract

This project aims to model the effect of manufacturing processes on side crash performance because manufacturing processes can alter (either beneficially or detrimentally) its properties such as its yield strength, elongation and thickness. The outcome will be a validated model that can be used to design crash components. The research will consider but is not constrained by:

1. Building an understanding of current state-of-the-art of battery pack design
2. Identify material models that can be used for describing manufacturing and crash
3. Generate a low-cost design tool for designers
4. Validate the model for a battery pack suitable for 500km range

This falls within the Manufacturing the Future theme

Publications

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Studentship Projects

Project Reference Relationship Related To Start End Student Name
EP/W522284/1 01/10/2021 30/09/2026
2612715 Studentship EP/W522284/1 29/10/2021 11/01/2026 Stuart Cade-Westcombe