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Size-dependent Failure Behavior of Lithium-Iron Phosphate Battery under Mechanical Abuse
The use of battery electric vehicles is one of the green solutions to reduce
environmental pollution and save the Earth. Based on the power, speed, and
space constraints, the battery geometries (size and shape) are decided in the
battery electric vehicles. However, battery failure assessment and abuse
testing are much needed to ensure its safe operation. Herein, four types of
lithium-iron phosphate batteries viz. 18650, 22650, 26650, and 32650 are
considered to conduct lateral, longitudinal compression, and nail penetration
tests. The mechanical failure is characterized by the voltage drop and
temperature rise at the onset of the first short-circuit is identified by
Aurdino-based voltage sensor module and temperature measurement module. The
battery failure load and peak temperature at the onset of internal
short-circuit during different mechanical abuse conditions are found to rely on
the battery size strongly. The failure due to the onset of internal short
circuit is observed to be delayed for small-sized 18650 batteries during
lateral compression, unlike longitudinal compression and nail penetration test.
At the onset of the short circuit, the LFPBs showed variation in temperature
above the ambient value of 28 degree C. Among the LFPBs considered, the lowest
variation of temperature rise (considering ambient temperature) is found to be
5.25 degree C for type 26650. The outcome of this work is anticipated to
demonstrate the significance of the choice of battery sizes for different
desired applications safely.Comment: 15 pages, 6 Figures, 2 tabl