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Simulation-driven design of a cell-to-pack battery pack for electrified refrigerated vehicles

Garrido, Luís (1); Costa, Catarina (1); Soares, Ricardo (2); Encerrabodes, Luís (2); Martins, Guilherme (3); Mota, Duarte (3); Marques, Ângelo (4); Serrão, David (4); Rebelo, Catarina (4); Barbosa, Flávia (1)

Type:
Papers
DS 145: Proceedings of the DESIGN2026 19th International Design Conference
Year:
2026
Editor:
Štorga, M.; Škec, S.; Martinec, T.; Marjanović, D.; Pavković, N.
Author:
Garrido, Luís (1); Costa, Catarina (1); Soares, Ricardo (2); Encerrabodes, Luís (2); Martins, Guilherme (3); Mota, Duarte (3); Marques, Ângelo (4); Serrão, David (4); Rebelo, Catarina (4); Barbosa, Flávia (1)
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
1: INEGI – Institute of Science and Innovation in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Portugal; 2: AddVolt, Portugal; 3: INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Portugal; 4: PIEP - Pólo de Inovação em Engenharia de Polímeros, Portugal
Page(s):
3277-3286
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2026.10685
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
This work presents the design and simulation-based validation of a next-generation cell-to-pack battery system for hybrid-electric refrigerated transport. The configuration integrates a welded stainless-steel frame, liquid-cooling system, and power-electronics module within a compact modular structure that improves assembly efficiency and adaptability. Finite-element and thermal analyses confirmed compliance with vibration and thermal requirements, achieving improved volumetric efficiency and scalability. The results provide a validated foundation for prototyping and future optimization.
Keywords:
modularity, 3D modelling, battery pack design, design methodology, finite element analysis (FEA)
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