Simcenter STAR-CCM+
User-Defined Battery simulation in Simcenter STAR-CCM+
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Battery simulation allows the user to simulate thermal effects in batteries and their effect on the surrounding flow.
This course introduces user-defined batteries. It covers the setup workflow, terminology, and physics. Guidance for the names of CAD parts for a successful mapping of battery cells is given.
A pouch cell is used in all exercises to explain the concepts and general Simcenter STAR-CCM+ capabilities.
- Battery cells and connectors are imported and setup in a series of 3. A single automated mesh operation is used to mesh parts individually. The three battery cells in series are placed in a casing.
- Two battery modules are set up to run independently in the same sim file. They are cooled using different materials.
This battery simulation course is intended for engineers or analysts who are involved in the analyses of batteries and who need to use 3D CAD data to define the battery cell geometry. Cell performance is modeled using a 0D RCR model, with parameters coming from Simcenter Battery Design Studio, Simcenter Amesim, or 3rd party systems. Simcenter Battery Design Studio customers should refer to course ILT030012
- Student Guide
- Activity Material
PRIMARY COURSE TOPICS
The course covers:
- Assign imported CAD parts to the Battery Module Cells manually or by mapping.
- Use of program files or scalar parameters to specify the load.
- Create Multi-Part Solid material for batteries.
- Subgroups to allow different values for parts in the same region. This requires a certain configuration of the CAD parts.
- Presents various options to account for tab heat.
- Setup of porous media.
- Use filters to efficiently select objects across multiple regions.