Kia Soul EV: High Voltage Battery Cooling System / Description and Operation

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual / EV Battery System / High Voltage Battery Cooling System / Description and Operation

Description

The system temperature is calculated by the BMS based on 8 temperature sensor signals. And the cooling fan is conrolled in 9 steps to maintain the normal temperature of high voltage battery system.

The air-cooling method is applied in the cooling system where indoor air is used to cool down the high voltage battery pack assembly.

Operation

Control Flow

Air Flow

1. Cooling fan operates.

2. Indoor air flows into the cooling duct (inlet).

3. Cools down the high voltage battery in the direction of the arrows.

4. Air is ventilated out through the cooling duct (outlet).

Components and Components Location

Component High Voltage Battery 1. Cooling Fan2. Outlet Cooling Duct3. Protector Outlet Duct Panel4. Battery Module Outlet Duct5. Inlet Temperature Sensor Vehicle 1. Cooling Fan Relay ...

Cooling Fan Specifications

Specification Cooling Fan SpeedDuty (%)Fan Speed(rpm)0 0011090022012003301500440180055021006602450770260088028009903000 ...

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