Design and analysis of a battery for a formula electric car

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Reineman, Samuel (Samuel Thomas)
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering.
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Anette Hosoi.
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Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to present the philosophy and methodology behind the design of the battery pack for MITs 2013 Formula SAE Electric racecar. Functional requirements are established for the pack. An overview of cell chemistry, pack size and configuration selection process to meet these requirements is given. Next, the mechanical and electrical design and analysis of the major pack components is discussed. Finally, a transient thermal model of the pack is established to guide design choices about cooling.
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Thesis (S.B.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 2013.
 
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Includes bibliographical references (page 41).
 
Date issued
2013
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http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/83741
Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering
Publisher
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Keywords
Mechanical Engineering.
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