Investigation of the Electrochemical and Thermal Characteristics of NCM811-21700 Cylindrical Lithium-Ion Battery: A Numerical Study and Model Validation

Abstract

Recently, there has been growing recognition of the significance of energy and environmental challenges. Utilization of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles has shown considerable potential and benefits for tackling these issues. The effective management of battery temperature has become a crucial factor in the advancement and widespread adoption of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles. In this study, a thermo-coupled pseudo-two-dimensional (P2D) electrochemical model is employed to simulate the heat generation of the NCM811-21700 cylindrical battery cell at various discharge rates at an ambient temperature of 25 °C, and is validated by experimental data. The validation results demonstrate that the thermo-coupled P2D model can effectively predict the battery voltage curve during the discharge process with less than 4% errors. Although there is a slightly larger error in the temperature prediction during the battery 2C and 3C discharge processes, the maximum error approaches 10%, which is still generally within an acceptable range. In addition, the battery’s electrochemical and thermal characteristics during discharge are presented. The suggested thermo-coupled electrochemical model can be used for applications in the thermal management system of the NCM811-21700 battery.