Case Study
Thermal and Structural Design of Li-Ion Batteries
OVERVIEW EaglePicher Technologies is a leading producer of batteries and energetic devices for the defense, space, and commercial industries. In particular, EaglePicher is a leading developer and supplier of lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries to satellite manufacturers. The batteries are subjected to high dynamic accelerations during liftoff and extreme temperature environments once deployed. ATA has supported EaglePicher since 2007 by providing a comprehensive suite of thermal and mechanical analyses to support design of several different Li-Ion battery systems. TASKS PERFORMED & KEY OUTCOMES h Developed thermal and structural finite element models (FEMs) of the batteries. h Defined thermal coupling and resistances between components. h Performed transient thermal analysis for multipl