摘要:
全寿命周期内循环老化后锂电池热失控反应较之新鲜电池有显著差异,且考虑低温环境对锂电池系统重大失效危险性影响更加贴近低空实际飞行场景。通过自主搭建的电池热失控及气体爆炸测试平台,采用电池热失控时间、电池表面峰值温度、电池热失控超压、热失控气体爆炸极限、热失控气体爆炸压力及温度作为关键参数,研究分析低温(-10℃)循环老化对电池热失控爆炸危险性的影响。实验表明,常温循环老化电池较之新电池热失控时间和电池安全阀开启到完全热失控的时间间隔(Δt)明显增加,分别为559.86秒和122.56秒,且危害气体爆炸下限升高了30.95%,气体爆炸压力降低至0.2586MPa;低温环境因素则会使得老化电池热失控的爆炸危险性发生显著变化,导致热失控时间提前至412.38秒,安全阀打开到完全热失控的时间间隔缩短至56.66秒,并使热失控气体爆炸下限降低20.49%,爆炸压力高达0.3195MPa。综合分析多种危险性参数,可为电池预警系统、电池布局及电池系统包容性提供研究依据。
Abstract:
The thermal runaway reactions of lithium-ion batteries exhibit significant deviations following full life-cycle cycling aging when compared to their fresh-state counterparts, particularly under low-temperature conditions. These conditions more closely simulate the operational scenarios encountered in low-altitude aviation, where the risk of catastrophic failure in battery systems is heightened. This study, utilizing a custom-built platform designed for testing thermal runaway and gas explosion phenomena, systematically investigates the impact of low-temperature (-10°C) cycling aging on the associated explosion hazards. Key parameters analyzed in this research include the initiation time of thermal runaway, the peak surface temperature of the battery, the overpressure generated during thermal runaway, the lower explosion limit (LEL) of the gases produced, and the explosion pressure and temperature—each serving as crucial indicators of the system’s safety performance. Experimental results demonstrate that, under ambient temperature conditions, aged batteries exhibit a marked increase in the thermal runaway initiation time, as well as a notable extension in the interval between the activation of the safety valve and the onset of complete thermal runaway (Δt), when compared to fresh batteries. Specifically, thermal runaway occurs at 559.86 seconds, while Δt increases to 122.56 seconds. Moreover, the LEL of hazardous gases rises by 30.95%, and the resulting explosion pressure diminishes to 0.2586 MPa, suggesting a reduced likelihood of catastrophic failure. However, when subjected to low-temperature cycling aging, the explosion risk profile shifts dramatically. In this case, the thermal runaway initiation time is significantly reduced to 412.38 seconds, with Δt contracting sharply to 56.66 seconds. Furthermore, the LEL of the gases decreases by 20.49%, while the explosion pressure surges to 0.3195 MPa, indicating an elevated risk of severe explosion. The multifaceted analysis of these hazard indicators reveals a complex interplay between aging processes and environmental conditions, profoundly influencing the explosion risks and thermal runaway behavior of lithium-ion batteries. These findings emphasize the critical necessity of developing advanced battery management systems that incorporate predictive early-warning mechanisms, strategic battery layout designs, and improved containment strategies, specifically tailored to the demands of electric aviation. By incorporating the effects of both cycling aging and low-temperature environments into risk assessments, this study provides vital insights for mitigating the elevated hazards associated with thermal runaway and the explosion of emitted gases in aviation applications. Ultimately, these findings contribute to the enhancement of safety protocols and risk mitigation strategies for the reliable and secure operation of lithium-ion battery systems throughout their entire operational lifecycle.