AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Sept. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- As the automotive industry continues to explore a variety
of propulsion technologies, electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid
electric vehicles (HEVs) are becoming more popular than ever.
BorgWarner, a global leader in propulsion systems for combustion,
hybrid and electric vehicles, is announcing its innovative High
Voltage Coolant Heater as part of the company's Battery and Cabin
Heater families. The technology improves battery performance by
keeping the battery's operating temperature within an optimal
operating range and providing a consistent temperature distribution
inside the battery pack and its cells. With its high thermal power
density and fast response times due to its low thermal mass, the
efficient technology also extends pure electric driving range by
using less power from the battery. In addition it allows
comfortable cabin temperatures to be generated in a short time.
"As demand for EVs and HEVs increases, thermal management is
receiving growing attention. Our engineers developed two flexible,
efficient systems to provide fast temperature response in daily
use," said Joe Fadool, President and
General Manager, BorgWarner Emissions & Thermal Systems.
"BorgWarner's expertise in heating solutions helps automakers
improve the overall efficiency of their applications, meeting new
mobility trends and the demand for clean vehicles."
How the Innovative Technology Works
BorgWarner's
latest High Voltage Coolant Heater features a thick film heating
element (TFE). A compact contour enables flexible sizes and shapes
while low thermal mass results in fast response times. The
innovative technology not only offers high thermal power density,
it also allows for direct temperature sensing. Different designs of
BorgWarner's High Voltage Coolant Heater are suitable for
application with supply voltages between 180 and 800V, offer a
power range of between 3 and 10 kW, and are suitable for a broad
range of applications. In addition, an intelligent safety concept
prevents the High Voltage Coolant Heater from overheating during
high electricity flow. The system recognizes various situations and
can react to each.
The High Voltage Coolant Heater is available in two versions:
Single Plate and Dual Plate. Compared to its Single Plate version
which is responsible for either the thermal management of the
battery or the heating of the cabin, the Dual Plate Heater manages
both tasks at the same time. In addition, it provides up to 80
percent more heat transfer surface as it has two heater plates.
Both versions are integrated into a robust aluminum housing that
allows for excellent electromagnetic shielding. As the heat
packages within this application are covered by the coolant, the
heat power losses are minimized providing higher efficiency and
extending the battery-powered driving range.
Other Heating Solutions from BorgWarner
BorgWarner's
Heater family includes another advanced technology: the Air Heater,
which is a part of the company's Cabin Heater family. This system
is suitable for high-voltage as well as low-voltage applications,
operates independently of waste heat and features positive
temperature coefficient (PTC) components. The technology offers
silent, rapid heating of the cabin while facilitating dual-zone
functionality for the first time in the industry. A wide range of
safety functions are integrated within the Air Heater. A number of
these cabin heaters are in series production in various
applications around the world.
About BorgWarner
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a
global product leader in clean and efficient technology solutions
for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles. With manufacturing
and technical facilities in 66 locations in 18 countries, the
company employs approximately 29,000 worldwide. For more
information, please visit borgwarner.com.
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