SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BATTERY TEMPERATURE CONTROL USING CABIN AIR

摘要

A battery temperature control system includes a case having an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is operable to open and close to allow fluid to enter the case and circulate through to the outlet. A battery cell is disposed in the case and a channel is defined in the case from the inlet to the outlet. The channel forms around the battery cell to allow the fluid entering the inlet to circulate over and around the battery cell. A vent is defined at the outlet of the case to allow for releasing fluid from the case. A fluid delivery source is coupled to the inlet operable to deliver cooling or heating fluid into the channel to contact and circulate around the battery cell. A circulation fan is mounted in the channel operable to circulate fluid through the channel, within the case.