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Papers, Presentations, and Posters
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2009
Impact of the 3Cs of Batteries on PHEV Value Proposition
Presentation: (PDF 1.3 MB)
Source: Ahmad Pesaran, Kandler Smith, and Tony Markel; Presented at the 9th Advanced Automotive Battery Conference, June 2009, Long Beach, CA.
Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Study Using Multi-Physics Internal Short-Circuit Model
Presentation: (PDF 2.1 MB)
Source: Gi-Heon Kim, Kandler Smith, Ahmad Pesaran, NREL; Presented at the 9th Advanced Automotive Battery Conference; 5th International Symposium on Large Lithium Ion Battery Technology and Application, June 2009, Long Beach, CA.
Fuel Economy and Performance of Mild Hybrids with Ultracapacitors: Simulations and Vehicle Test Results
Presentation: (PDF 1.1 MB)
Source: J. Gonder, A. Pesaran, J. Lustbader, NREL; H. Tataria, General Motors Corp.; June 2009. Presented at the 5th International Symposium on Large EC Capacitor Technology and Application (ECCAP).
Energy Storage R&D: Thermal Management Studies and Modeling
Presentation: (PDF 3.1 MB)
Source: Ahmad Pesaran; May 2009. Presented at the 2009 U.S. DOE Hydrogen Program and Vehicle Technologies Program Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Meeting.
Nanostructured Metal Oxide Anodes
Presentation: (PDF 2 MB)
Source: A. C. Dillon, L. A. Riley, Y-H. Kim, C. Ban, D. T. Gillaspie, A. Pesaran, NREL; S-H. Lee, University of Colorado, Boulder; May 2009. Presented at the 2009 U.S. DOE Hydrogen Program and Vehicle Technologies Program Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Meeting.
Improving Petroleum Displacement Potential of PHEVs Using Enhanced Charging Scenarios
Paper: (PDF 746 KB)
Sources: Markel, T.; Smith, K.; Pesaran, A. Presented at the EVS-24 International Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Symposium, May 13-16, 2009, Stavanger, Norway.
Integration Issues of Cells into Battery Packs for Plug-in and Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Paper: (PDF 641 KB)
Sources: Pesaran, A.; Kim, G.-H.; and Keyser, M. Presented at the EVS-24 International Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Symposium, May 13-16, 2009, Stavanger, Norway.
PHEV Battery Trade-Off Study and Standby Thermal Control
Presentation: (PDF 1 MB)
Sources: Smith, K.; Markel, T.; Pesaran, A. Presented at the 26th International Battery Seminar and Exhibit, March 16-19, 2009, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Ultracapacitor Applications and Evaluation for Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Presentation: (PDF 2.1 MB)
Sources: Pesaran, A.; Gonder, J.; Keyser, M. Presented at the Advanced Capacitors World Summit 2009,
April 1, 2009, La Jolla, California.
2008
Designing Safe Lithium-Ion Battery Packs Using Thermal Abuse Models
Presentation: (PDF 2 MB)
Sources: Pesaran, A.; Kim, G.-H.; Smith, K. Presented at the 4th Annual Lithium Mobile Power 2008 Conference, December 8-9, 2008, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Thermal/Electrical Modeling for Abuse-Tolerant Design of Li-Ion Modules
Presentation: (PDF 2 MB)
Sources: Smith, K.; Kim, G.-H.; Pesaran, A. Presented at the NASA Aerospace Battery Workshop Conference, November 18-20, 2008, Huntsville, Alabama.
Multi-Scale Multi-Dimensional Li-Ion Battery Model for Better Design and Management
Presentation: (PDF 1.8 MB)
Sources: Kim, G.-H.; Smith, K. Presented at PRiME2008, the 214th Electrochemical Society Pacific Rim Meeting, October 12-17, 2008, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Multi-Scale Multi-Dimensional Model for Better Cell Design and Management
Presentation: (PDF 2.6 MB)
Source: Kim, G.-H.; Smith, K. Presented at the 1st International Conference on Advanced Lithium Batteries for Automotive Applications, September 15-17, 2008, Argonne, Illinois.
Model-Based Electrochemical Estimation of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Paper: (PDF 620 KB)
Source: Smith, K.A.; Rahn, C.D.; Wang, C.-Y. Presented at the 2008 IEEE Multiconference on Systems and Control, September 3-5, 2008, San Antonio, Texas.
Thermal Evaluation of a High-Voltage Ultracapacitor Module
Presentation: (PDF 1.3 MB)
Source: Lustbader, J.; King, C.; Gonder, J.; Keyser, M.; Pesaran, A. Presented at the Advanced Capacitor World Summit, July 14–16, 2008, San Diego, California.
PHEV Energy Storage Performance/Life/Cost Trade-Off Analysis
Presentation: (PDF 904 KB)
Source: Markel, T.; Smith, K.; Pesaran, A. Presented at the 8th Advanced Automotive Battery Conference, May 15, 2008, Tampa, Florida.
Three-Dimensional Lithium-Ion Battery Model
Presentation: (PDF 2.7 MB)
Source: Kim G.-H.; Smith, K. Presented at the 4th International Conference Symposium on Large Lithium Ion Battery Technology and Application, May 12–14, 2008, Tampa, Florida.
Thermal Abuse Modeling of Li-Ion Cells and Propagation in Modules
Presentation: (PDF 1.4 MB)
Source: Kim G.-H.; Pesaran, A.; Smith, K. Presented at the 4th International Symposium on Large Lithium-Ion Battery Technology and Application (with AABC Conference) in conjunction with the 8th Advanced Automotive Battery Conference, May 13–16, 2008, Tampa, Florida.
2007
Battery Requirements for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles: Analysis and Rationale
Paper: (PDF 523 KB)
Presentation: (PDF 588 KB)
Source: Pesaran, A.; Markel, T.; Tataria, H.S.; Howell, D. Presented at the 23rd International Electric Vehicles Symposium and Exposition (EVS 23), Sustainability: The Future of Transportation, December 2-5, 2007, Anaheim, California.
Thermal Management of Batteries in Advanced Vehicles Using Phase-Change Materials
Presentation: (PDF 1.7 MB)
Source: Kim, G.-H.; Gonder, J.; Lustbader, J.; Pesaran, A. Presented at the 23rd International Electric Vehicles Symposium and Exposition (EVS 23), Sustainability: The Future of Transportation, December 2-5, 2007, Anaheim, California.
FY 2007 Energy Storage Program Report
Report: (PDF 1.1 MB)
Source: Pesaran, A. et al Report to U.S. Department of Energy. November 2007.
Multi-Dimensional Electrochemical-Thermal Coupled Model of Large Format Cylindrical Lithium Ion Cells
Presentation: (PDF 2 MB)
Source: Kim, G.; Smith, K. Presented at the 212th ECS Meeting, Washington, DC, Oct 7-12, 2007.
Factors and Conditions for Widespread Use of Ultracapacitors in Automotive Applications
Presentation: (PDF 1.2 MB)
Source: Pesaran, A. Presented at the Advanced Capacitor Summit 2007, San Diego, California, July 23-25, 2007.
PHEV Energy Storage and Drive Cycle Impacts
Presentation: (PDF 980 KB)
Source: Pesaran, A.; Markel, T. Presented at the 7th Advanced Automotive Battery Conference, Long Beach, California, May 17, 2007.
Analysis of Heat Dissipation in Li-Ion Cells and Modules for Modeling of Thermal Runaway
Presentation: (PDF 1.9 MB)
Source: Kim, Gi-Heon; Pesaran, A. Presented at the 3rd International Symposium on
Large Lithium Ion Battery Technology and Application, Long Beach, California, May 15-18, 2007.
Battery Requirements and Cost-Benefit Analysis for Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles
Presentation: (PDF 1.8 MB)
Source: Pesaran, A. Markel, T. Presented at the 24th International Battery Seminar, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, March 19-22, 2007.
Battery Choices and Potential Requirements for Plug-In Hybrids
Presentation: (PDF 1.8 MB)
Source: Pesaran, A. Presented at the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Truck Workshop Hybrid Truck Users Forum, Los Angeles, California, Feb. 13, 2007.
2006
Energy Storage Requirement Analysis for Advanced Vehicles (Fuel Cell, Mild Hybrid, and Plug-In)
Milestone Report/CD-ROM: (PDF 45 KB)
Source: Pesaran, A.; Markel, T.; Gonder, J. December 2006
Battery Thermal Management System Design Modeling
Paper: (PDF 898 KB)
Presentation: (PDF 950 KB)
Source: G. Kim, A. Pesaran. Presented at the 22nd International Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Conference and Exhibition (EVS-22)
Yokohama, Japan, October 23-28, 2006.
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Plug-In Hybrid-Electric Vehicle Technology
Presentation: (PDF 626 KB)
Source: Markel, T.; Simpson, A. Presented by Ahmad Pesaran at the 22nd International Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Conference and Exhibition (EVS-22) Yokohama, Japan, October 23-28, 2006.
Battery Choices for Different Plug-In HEV Configurations
Presentation: (PDF 880 KB)
Source: Pesaran, A. Presented at the Plug-in HEV Forum and Technical Roundtable, South Coast Air Quality Management District, Diamond Bar, California, July 12, 2006.
Recent Analysis of UCAPs in Mild Hybrids
Presentation: (PDF 673 KB)
Source: Pesaran, A.; Gonder, J. Presented at the 6th Advanced Automotive Battery Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, May 17-19, 2006.
Electrothermal Analysis of Lithium Ion Batteries
Abstract: (PDF 199 KB)
Presentation: (PDF 1.3 MB)
Source: Pesaran, A.; Vlahinos, A.; Bharathan, D. Presented at the 23rd International Battery Seminar and Exhibit, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. March 13-16, 2006.
2005
Electro-Thermal Modeling to Improve Battery Design: Preprint
Paper: (PDF 825 KB)
Source: D. Bharathan, A. Pesaran, G. Kim, A. Vlahinos. Presented at 2005 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference, September 7-9, 2005.
Ultracapacitors and Batteries in Hybrid Vehicles
Presentation: (PDF 990 KB)
Source: Pesaran, A.; Markel, T.; Zolot, M.; Sprik, S. Presented at the Advanced Capacitors conference in San Diego, California, July 11-13, 2005.
Analysis of Ultracapacitor-VRLA Energy Storage Systems for Mild Hybrids
Presentation: (PDF 692 KB)
Source: Markel, T.; Pesaran, A.; Sprik, S. Presented at 5th Advanced Automotive Battery Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 13-15, 2005
Energy Storage Fuel Cell Vehicle Analysis
Paper (Preprint): (PDF 674 KB)
Presentation: (PDF 721 KB)
Source: Markel, T.; Pesaran, A.; Zolot, M.; Sprik, S.; Tataria, H.; Duong, T. Presented at the 21st Electric Vehicle Symposium, Monte Carlo, Monaco, April 2-6, 2005.
Improving Battery Design with Electro-Thermal Modeling
Paper (Preprint): (PDF 914 KB)
Presentation: (PDF 1.4 MB)
Source: Pesaran, A.; Bharathan, D.; Kim, G.; Vlahinos, A.; Duong, T. Presented at the 21st Electric Vehicle Symposium, Monte Carlo, Monaco, April 2-6, 2005.
2004
Analysis of Fuel Cell Hybridization and Implications for Energy Storage Devices
Conference Paper: (PDF 641 KB)
Presentation: (PDF 690 KB)
Source: Zolot, M.; Markel, T.; Pesaran, A. Presented at the 4th International Advanced Automotive Battery Conference, San Francisco, California, June 2-4, 2004
Fuel Cell/Battery Hybrids: A Review of Energy Storage Hybridization in Fuel Cell Vehicles
Presentation: (PDF 1.4 MB)
Source: A. Pesaran, M. Zolot, T. Markel, K. Wipke (NREL). Presented at 9th Ulm Electrochemical Talks, Ulm, Germany, May 17-18, 2004.
EDLC Modeling and Integration for Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Presentation: (PDF 1.3 MB)
Source: M. Zolot, T. Markel, S. Sprik, K. Kelly, A. Pesaran (NREL). Presented to the 14th International Seminar on Double Layer Capacitors and Hybrid Energy Storage Devices, December 6-8, 2004.
2003
Improving Battery Thermal Management Using Design for Six Sigma Process
Paper: (PDF 2 MB)
Presentation: (PDF 3.1 MB)
Source: A. Vlahinos (Advanced Engineering Solutions), J. Rugh, K. Kelly, A. Pesaran (NREL). Presented At EVS-20 Conference, November 2003.
Dual-Source Energy Storage - Control and Performance Advantages in Advanced Vehicles
Paper: (PDF 593 KB)
Poster: (PDF 732 KB)
Source: M. Zolot (NREL). Presented at the EVS-20 Conference, November 2003. Included in EVS-20 Proceedings.
Thermal Characterization of Advanced Lithium-Ion Polymer Cells
Paper: (PDF 425 KB)
Poster: (PDF 440 KB)
Source: M.A. Keyser, A. Pesaran, and M. Mihalic (NREL). Presented at Third Advanced Automotive Battery Conference, June 2003.
Energy Storage System Requirements for Hybrid Fuel Cell Vehicles
Paper: (PDF 1.1 MB)
Presentation: (PDF 1.2 MB)
Source: T. Markel, M. Zolot, K. Wipke, and A. Pesaran (NREL). Presented at Advanced Automotive Battery Conference, June 2003.
Cooling and Preheating of Batteries in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Paper: (PDF 788 KB)
Presentation: (PDF 1.7 MB)
Source: A. Pesaran (NREL), A. Vlahinos (Advanced Engineering Solutions),
T. Stuart (University of Toledo). Presented at the 6th ASME-JSME Thermal Engineering Conference, March 2003.
Empowering Engineers to Generate Six-Sigma Quality Designs
Paper: (PDF 1 MB)
Source: A. Vlahinos (Advanced Engineering Solutions), K. Kelly, A. Pesaran, T. Penney (NREL). Presented at the American Society for Quality, February 2003.
2002
Battery Modeling and Analysis for Thermal Management in Hybrid Vehicles
Milestone progress report
Source: A. Pesaran, M. Zolot, K. Kelly, V. Johnson, M. Mihalic, 2002. Contact authors for copies.
Energy Efficient Battery Heating in Cold Climates
Paper: (PDF 807 KB)
Source: A. Vlahinos, A. Pesaran, Presented at the Future Car Congress, June 2002.
Thermal Evaluation of Toyota Prius Battery Pack
Paper: (PDF 1.7 MB)
Source: M. Zolot, A. Pesaran, M. Mihalic (NREL). Presented at the Future Car Congress, June 2002.
A Modular Battery Management System for HEVs
Conference Paper: (PDF 296 KB)
Award Recognition Letter: (PDF 219 KB)
Source: T. Stuart, F. Fang, X. Wang, C. Ashtiani, A. Pesaran. Presented at the Future Car Congress, June 2002.
Overview of NREL Storage Projects
NREL presentation (PDF 2.4 MB)
Source: A. Pesaran, M. Keyser, B. Kramer, M. Mihalic, M. Zoolog, V. Johnson (NREL), February 2002.
Battery Usage and Thermal Performance of the Toyota Prius and Honda Insight for Various Chassis Dynamometer Test Procedures
Conference paper preprint: (PDF 564 KB)
Source: K. Kelly, M. Mihalic, M. Zolot. Presented at the 17th Annual Battery Conference on Applications and Advances, January 2002.
Battery Performance Models in ADVISOR
Journal article
Source: V. Johnson, Journal of Power Sources 2002 (based on presentation at the DOE Battery Modeling Workshop, August 2001).
Battery Thermal Models for Hybrid Vehicle Simulations
Journal article
Source: A. Pesaran, V. Johnson, Journal of Power Sources 2002 (based on presentation at the DOE Battery Modeling Workshop, August 2001).
2001
Thermal Evaluation of the Honda Insight Battery Pack
Conference paper: (PDF 619 KB)
Source: M. Zolot, K. Kelly, M. Keyser, M. Mihalic, A. Pesaran, A. Hieronymus. Presented at the 36th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, July-August 2001.
Test Results and Modeling of the Honda Insight Using ADVISOR
Conference paper preprint: (PDF 709 KB)
Source: K. Kelly, M. Zolot, G. Glinsky, A. Hieronymus. Presented at the Future Transportation Technologies Conference, August 2001.
Battery Thermal Management in EVs and HEVs: Issues and Solutions
Conference paper: (PDF 75 KB)
Presentation: (PDF 1.3 MB)
Source: A. Pesaran. Presented at the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference, February 2001.
Thermal Characteristics of Selected EV and HEV Batteries
Conference paper: (PDF 268 KB)
Presentation: (PDF 1.3 MB)
Source: A. Pesaran, M. Keyser. Presented at the 16th Annual Battery Conference: Advances and Applications, January 2001.
Development of a SULEV Capable Technology for a Full Size Gasoline PFI V8 Passenger Car
Source: Contact the Society for Automotive Engineers to purchase a copy of this paper, which was presented at the 2001 SAE Congress.
2000
Charging Algorithms for Increasing Lead Acid Battery Cycle Life for Electric Vehicles
Conference paper: (PDF 412 KB)
Presentation: (PDF 1.1 MB)
Source: M. Keyser, A. Pesaran, M. Mihalic, B. Nelson. Presented at the 17th Electric Vehicle Symposium, October 2000.
Temperature-Dependent Battery Models for High-Power Lithium-Ion Batteries
Conference paper (PDF 297 KB)
Presentation: (PDF 2 MB)
Source: V. Johnson, A. Pesaran, T. Sack. Presented at the 17th Electric Vehicle Symposium, October 2000.
Search for an Optimized cyclic charging algorithm for valve-regulated lead-acid batteries
Journal article
Source: R. Nelson, E. Sexton, J. Olson, M. Keyser, A. Pesaran. Journal of Power Sources, Volume 88, Issue 1, May 2000, pp. 44-52
1999
Thermal Evaluation and Performance of High-Power Lithium-Ion Cells
Conference paper reprint (PDF 1 MB)
Source: M. Keyser, A. Pesaran, S. Oweis, G. Chagnon, C. Ashtiani. Presented at the 16th Electric Vehicle Conference, October 1999.
An Approach for Designing Thermal Management Systems for Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Battery Packs
Conference paper preprint (PDF 429 KB)
Presentation: (PDF 2 MB)
Source: A. Pesaran, S. Burch, M. Keyser. Presented at the Fourth Vehicle Thermal Management Systems Conference and Exhibition, May 1999.
Use of a Fundamentally Based Lead-Acid Battery Model in Hybrid Vehicle Simulations
Conference paper: (PDF 151 KB)
Source: Annual Electrochemical Society Conference, Seattle, WA (Spring 1999)
SULEV and "Off-Cycle" Emissions Benefits of a Vacuum-Insulated Catalytic Converter
Paper: (PDF 1.1 MB)
Source: S. Burch, J. Biel. Presented at the 1999 SAE Congress.
1998
Thermal Analysis and Performance of a Battery Pack for a Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Conference paper (PDF 282 KB)
Poster (PDF 820 KB), Presented at the EVS-15 Conference in Brussels, Belgium
Source: A. Pesaran, D. Swan, J. Olson, J.Guerin, S. Burch, R. Rehn, G. Skellenger. Presented at the 15th Electric Vehicle Symposium, October 1998.
A Unique Calorimeter-Cycler for Evaluating High-Power Battery Modules
Conference paper: (PDF 184 KB)
Presentation: (PDF 1.2 MB)
Source: A. Pesaran, R. Rehn, D. Russell, J. Crawford, E. Lewis. Presented at the Long Beach Battery Conference, January 1998.
1997
Thermal Performance of EV and HEV Battery Modules and Packs
Conference paper: (PDF 377 KB)
Presentation: (PDF 2.1 MB)
Source: A. Pesaran, A. Vlahinos, S. Burch. Presented at the 14th Electric Vehicle Symposium, December 1997.
Thermal Characterization of Plastic Lithium Ion Cells
Poster: (PDF 676 KB)
Source: M. Keyser, M. Mihalic, A. Pesaran, D. Rivers. Presented at the 18th International Seminar and Exhibit on Primary and Secondary Batteries.
1996
Applications and Benefits of Catalytic Converter Thermal Management
Conference paper: (PDF 220 KB)
Source: S. Burch, M. Keyser, C. Colucci, T. Potter, D. Benson, J. Biel. Presented at the SAE Fuels and Lubricants Spring Meeting, May 1996.
Keeping the Heat on Cold-Start Emissions
Technical Brief: (PDF 98 KB)
Source: D. Benson, S. Burch, J. Biel. May 1996.
Applications and Benefits of Catalytic Converter Thermal Management
Paper: (PDF 229 KB)
Source: S. Burch, M. Keyser, C. Colucci, T. Potter, D. Benson, J. Biel. Presented at the 1996 SAE Fuels and Lubricants Meeting.
1995
Thermal Management of Batteries Using a Variable-Conductance Insulation (VCI) Enclosure
Conference paper: (PDF 1.1 MB)
Source: S. Burch, R. Parish, M. Keyser. Presented at the 30th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, July-August 1995.
Reducing Cold-Start Emissions by Catalytic Converter Thermal Management
Conference paper: (PDF 517 KB)
Source: S. Burch, T. Potter, M. Keyser, M. Brady, K. Michaels. Presented at the SAE International Congress and Exposition, February-March 1995. Contact authors for copies.
1994
Thermal Analysis and Testing of a Vacuum Insulated Catalytic Converter
Conference paper
Source: S. Burch, M. Keyser, T. Potter, D. Benson. Presented at the SAE International Fuels and Lubricants Meeting and Exposition, October 1994. Contact authors for copies.
Fact Sheets
Battery Thermal Analysis and Testing
Color brochure (PDF 921 KB)
Novel Thermal Management Techniques
Fact Sheet (PDF 170 KB)
Charging Algorithm Extends the Life of Lead-acid Batteries
R&D 100 Award (PDF 179 KB)
Current-Interrupt Charging Algorithm: Extending Deep Cycle Life of Valve-Regulated Lead Acid Batteries
Fact Sheet (PDF 113 KB)
