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Tesla 4680 Cell: Thermal Analysis Suggests Unique Cooling System Design

Discussion in 'Battery Discussion' started by TMC Staff, Sep 30, 2020.

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    The analysis suggests that Tesla might integrate the cooling into the body. We consulted a mechanical engineer and heat transfer specialist* to get his opinion on how Tesla might design the cooling system for its new 4680 integrated battery system. The analysis suggests that Tesla might integrate the cooling into the body/ battery. No more cooling snake. Background On Battery...
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    f5 - looks strange to me. I suspect it isn't accurate (too complex - too many small channels).
    We shall have to wait for a year or two to see what actually gets into production.
     
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    I don't think it's that complex. Producing something like this should not be a challenge.
    The part that makes it complex in my eyes is that there is now a huge area on the outsides of the pack filled with a liquid coolant. Imagine accidentally hitting something with the bottom of the car. A minimal crash, damage, puncture whatsoever anywhere on the entire bottom plate could potentially block or leak some of the channels and impact the cooling mechanism in there.

    What would it take to find out where the blockage is and what you would need to do to fix it? Unless they compose this out of small modules so that you could partially replace areas.

    Also, imagine if the blockage isn't noticed.
     
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    the inferior plate will probably have to be titanium or reinforced like they did for the Model S to prevent perforation by objects on the road.
     
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    Changing my mind - as I better - I think - understand the f5 drawing it isn't as complex as I originally thought.

    You'd think I would have learned by now to think things over [read - contemplate] for at least a day before spouting off my first impressions. apparently not - sorry
     
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    NOTE: structural foam - no reply expected
     
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    #8 mberta74, Oct 1, 2020
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    Just wanted to pass along, I was listening to a YouTube video with Sandy Munro explaining that this battery cell will be cooled at the bottom. . I'm not a battery expert, but as he explained it, the heat is built up near the negative side of the battery, which in this case is the bottom of the cell... That is where he is expecting the cooling to occur
     
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    What appears to be battery to battery contact in the drawing would compound heat not help remove it
     
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    It wouldn't affect total heat load at all. It would bring average cell temp closer to the mean.
     

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