Simulink-Based Electrothermal Coupling Simulation Analysis of Lithium-Ion Batteries Under Overcharge Conditions

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Authors: Yixuan Wang, Xinxin Ou, Junwei Wei, Yang Jin, Huyun Sun, Donghai Yang, Xin Jiang
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Abstract

Overcharging-induced thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries is the primary cause of battery safety issues in lithium battery energy storage power stations. This study conducted a 100 A overcharge experiment with a$280\ \mathrm{A}\cdot \mathrm{h}$lithium-ion battery to obtain voltage and temperature data from the process from overcharge to thermal runaway. Using a Simulink first-order resistor-capacitor equivalent circuit model of the battery and the internal heat generation mechanism of lithium batteries, as well as utilizing state of charge (SOC) to construct a segmented fault heat generation model, the abnormal heat release characteristics of lithium batteries under normal and extreme overcharge conditions are investigated with a temperature-triggered thermal convection heat dissipation module. Dynamic tracking of the increase in battery thermal runaway temperature is achieved. The model simulated rates of$1 C$and$0.5C$for a 100$\mathrm{A}\cdot \mathrm{h}$battery, with accuracy validated against relevant experiments. Simulations using different rates on the$280\ \mathrm{A}\cdot \mathrm{h}$battery explored the relationship between the peak thermal runaway temperature, time to peak temperature, and SOC. Temperature-voltage errors across different specifications and rates in both experiments and simulations are within reasonable ranges. The constructed model accurately reflects the electrothermal coupling characteristics at each stage of the thermal runaway process.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Battery Technologies Research Advancements in Battery Materials Real-time simulation and control systems

Publication details

Journal / source
Chinese Journal of Electrical Engineering
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Volume
12
Issue
1
Pages
73–92
Publication date
1 March 2026