The main goal in MODALT is to study, model, design and prototype a high-performance energy storage module, and its integration to build battery packs for high-power and high-energy electric mobility applications. In particular, MODALT will study and research new cells and materials modelling, characterizing and testing their electric, mechanical and thermal behaviour towards optimizing an advanced casing and isolation design.
MODALT will explore:
- Definition of common battery module properties and configuration for different use cases capable to scale-up battery pack technology to fulfil high-power transport needs and requirements.
- Study and design of a light and safe module case, paying particular attention to its mechanical design (geometry, distribution, connections, wiring, cooling, etc.), and research on the use of advanced composite materials both for the lower case (battery carrier) and upper case (battery lid or cover) on a way they fulfil mechanical requirements, resilience to fire and electromagnetic interference, while enhancing light weight.
- Modelling and evaluation of the module performance and safety, in standard and extreme conditions, by means of computational modelling (thermal modelling with 3D resolution). In order for the model to be accurate, individual cells will be modelled by empirically testing thermal and electrochemical behaviour. Then, at a second stage, this will be scaled-up with a complete battery module will be model being virtually evaluated as in a real vehicle.
- Testing of the pack for safety aspects, taking into account thermal, mechanical and electric validation, paving the way for future certification. Experimental evaluation will be performed for an isolated cell to measure heat transfer and gas evacuation, among other parameters. A kinetic-chemical model will be developed to represent such a phenomenon and virtually evaluate the battery pack performance. Fire mitigation measures in case of failure will be implemented, if required.
Acronym: MODALT
Tittle: Research on high-performance storage for high-power electric mobility
ID: INNEST/2022/153
Budget: 828.194,81 €
Duration: 25 months (01/09/2022 – 30/09/2024)
Programme: Agencia Valenciana de Innovación – Proyectos Estratégicos en Cooperación
Partners: Zeleros (cordinator), Universitat Politècnica de València, Instituto CMT, AIMPLAS – Instituto Tecnológico del Plástico, Ziur Composite Solutions
About Zeleros
Zeleros is the leading Spanish company in the development of hyperloop technologies that offers electrification and automation solutions in the field of mobility in sectors such as marine, aerospace, defence or logistics, among others.
Pioneers in the transition to a smarter and cleaner mobility, Zeleros presents itself as an electrification and automation partner, offering a cross-cutting, customized, and Spain-branded service. Thanks to its track record in disruptive projects such as hyperloop, they have acquired know-how that allows them to offer agile engineering in complex electrification projects or with still very traditional processes, accompanying companies from start to finish and with a clear focus on efficiency and sustainability.
Zeleros is supported by renowned industrial players from around the world such as ACCIONA, Elewit, EIT Innoenergy, CAF, ITP Aero, ArcelorMittal, or Capgemini Engineering, as well as private investors such as Angels Capital (Spain), Plug and Play (USA), Road Ventures (Switzerland), and Goldacre (UK), who have supported the project to date. Together with them, the company has also received support from European funds and public bodies such as the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities; the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism and the Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge through the PERTE-VEC, as well as from the Generalitat Valenciana and the Valencian Innovation Agency.
Additionally, Zeleros collaborates with research centers such as CIEMAT, UPV, UPM, and is active in the USA, the Middle East, and North Africa and Asia, to achieve global impact and reach potential customers.
