Cell Level Electro Thermal Discretization
Resolve current and temperature at the cell level to analyze thermal gradients, spot hotspots, and optimize design before prototyping.
GT-SUITE provides the ideal platform for optimizing battery thermal management systems
Solution Overview
Integrated Electro-Thermal Modeling
In GT-SUITE batteries are optimized on the cell, module, and pack level. The temperature and current distribution within the cells and pack are simulated to predict the battery performance under a variety of dynamic conditions.
These battery models are integrated with the electrical system and coolant system to capture the transient effects on battery performance, heat generation rate, vehicle range, and more.
Application Highlights
Accelerate Battery Thermal Analysis
- Integrate battery thermal model with electrical and fluid systems
- Use well-established 3D-CAD based process to create high-fidelity component models
- 1D flow +3D FE thermal models built using GEM3D, which are unique to G-SUITE, can provide accurate pressure drop and temperature distribution much faster than 3D CFD
- Quickly size cooling plate geometry
- Easily review results for both steady-state and transient conditions
Advanced Features
Comprehensive Battery Thermal Simulation from Cell to Pack
Simulate battery temperature, current distribution, and thermal performance across cells, modules, and packs within an integrated electro-thermal environment.
Multi Technique Cooling Strategy Evaluation
Simulate and compare direct liquid, indirect liquid, air, and two phase refrigerant cooling to find the optimal thermal strategy for your pack.
Full Pack and Cell Level Temperature Prediction
Predict thermal gradients from cell to full pack under dynamic conditions using GT-SUITE's integrated 1D flow and 3D FE models, faster than traditional 3D CFD.
Thermal Runaway Propagation Prediction
Simulate thermal runaway onset and propagation across the pack to assess safety risks, evaluate mitigation strategies, and support regulatory compliance.
Transient Environmental Performance Analysis
Evaluate battery behavior across environmental conditions, including cold start warm up and high temperature cool down, to ensure reliable real world performance.
Integrated Electrochemical and 3D CFD Coupling
Extend thermal models with GT-AutoLion for electrochemical aging and state of health prediction, or GT-CONVERGE 3D CFD for detailed flow thermal analysis, all in one environment.
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