GREEN ENERGY TRANSITION
STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS
SUSTAINABLE & ECO-FRIENDLY TECHNOLOGIES
Amid growing global environmental concerns and stringent regulations driving an unprecedented acceleration in green energy transition, today’s automotive industry faces an historical shift away from the reliance on the internal combustion engine (ICE). This profound shift is driving the search for more sustainable low-carbon energy solutions in order to achieve targets for net-zero emissions.
With a wide variety of alternatives under scrutiny, the ICE manufacturing supply chain is undergoing a period of fundamental technological disruption in search for the most efficient and sustainable solutions. This includes alternative fuel sources such as hydrogen and biofuels, along with various fuel cell technologies suitable for battery electric vehicles (BEV), plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV).
Thermex’s commitment to innovation in thermal design, and our growing focus on optimising ICEs and hydrogen hybrid conversions, along with the rapidly expanding EV market, means we are working closely with global OEMs to respond to the ever-rising demand for sustainable and eco-friendly technologies.
Unlike conventional ICEs, which simply require a cooling circuit to lower engine temperatures, the thermal management of any EV and its associated energy source presents completely different challenges.
All vehicle variants utilising on-board battery fuel cells, typically Lithium-ion, require a complex combination of heat transfer management systems covering:
Battery packs
Engine/Motor
Transmission/Gearbox
Electronics
HVAC systems
Typically, EV Li-ion battery characteristics include a high energy density, long cycle life, and relatively low self-discharge rate but must be regulated within an optimal temperature range to achieve maximum efficiency.
The speed of EV charging is constantly increasing and, coupled with the continuous charging and discharging usage cycle, can have a detrimental effect on battery performance due to the heat generated during these processes. Consequently, without stringent monitoring and controls, they can be susceptible to ‘thermal runaway’ if it becomes too hot – a particularly dangerous, self-perpetuating, condition where it rapidly releases energy, causing potential fire or explosion risks. Taking a collaborative approach with system designers, Thermex’s range of thermal transfer products can play a vital role in mitigating this risk.
Drawing from a vast knowledge base and extensive experience in thermal transfer technology, Thermex can support our customer base in this transition to a sustainable future. Working in partnership, we constantly strive to develop highly efficient heat exchangers that perform accurately and consistently to become an integral solution in any carbon neutral strategy.
innovative design solutions
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What We Do
PRODUCT DIVERSITY
HIGH-PERFORMANCE THERMAL TRANSFER PRODUCTS
Thermex offers a versatile range of standard products that are supported by design and manufacturing capabilities to develop optimised bespoke products to suit specific requirements:
Applications
DIRECT SYSTEM INTEGRATION
SEAMLESS COMPATIBILITY & EFFICIENCY
Thermex’s product range includes shell and tube, air-cooled plate and bar combi-coolers, brazed plate heat exchangers, and a compact finned shell and tube range. All of the above are suitable for the cooling and heat recovery requirements typically found in the complex systems of EV and Hybrid vehicles, along with their associated power sources:
industries
Extensive Experience
Global Challenges
Working in partnership with global OEMs across numerous industry sectors,
Thermex has decades of functional experience solving critical operational issues.
Compressors & Pumps
EV & Hybrid Cooling
Swimming Pool & Spa
Power Generation
Engine Cooling
Off-Highway & Construction
