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DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
Impact Factor (2025): 6.9
DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
Vol 10 No 5 (2026): Volume 10, Issue 5, May 2026 | Pages: 603-609
International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology
OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 29-05-2026
Battery Thermal Management System (BTMS) plays a crucial role in maintaining the performance, safety, and lifespan of lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles. Electric two-wheelers operate under compact packaging and high ambient temperature conditions, especially in countries like India, making thermal management a critical engineering challenge. This research paper presents the design and development of an automated liquid-based Battery Thermal Management System for an electric two-wheeler. The system uses aluminum cooling blocks, a closed-loop coolant circulation mechanism, temperature sensors, and a microcontroller-based control system to maintain battery temperature within a safe operating range. The proposed system demonstrates effective heat removal, energy efficiency, and real-time temperature monitoring. Experimental analysis shows that the system can dissipate heat loads effectively while consuming relatively low power, making it suitable for low-cost electric mobility solutions.
Battery Thermal Management System, Electric Two-Wheeler, Liquid Cooling, Temperature Monitoring, ESP32, Lithium-ion Battery, Automation, Thermal Control.
Pratik Ghuge, Sushant Ghongade, Shashank Govekar, Shreeya Jadhav, & M.S.Deshamukh. (2026). Design and Development of a Battery Thermal Management System (BTMS) for an Electric Two-Wheeler. International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, 10(5), 603-609. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2026.105081
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