Vanadium Flow Battery Thermal Management System

Provides precise temperature control for vanadium flow battery energy storage systems, helping prevent electrolyte precipitation, maintain electrochemical performance, and ensure safe, stable, and reliable long-term operation.

The product portfolio includes the Stack Test System Thermal Management Series (for 32–125 kW stack test systems; AP08F, AP15F and AP30F) and the Vanadium Flow Battery Energy Storage Thermal Management Series (for systems above 125 kW; AP30F, AP50F, AP70F, AP100F and AP130F), supporting diverse thermal management requirements from R&D testing to utility-scale energy storage applications.

Product Details

Product Features

Cooling & Heating Unit + Titanium Heat Exchanger
Standard Features
  • Direct Refrigerant Cooling with High-Efficiency Phase-Change Heat Transfer
  • High-Efficiency Compressor with High Evaporating Temperature Design for Reliable, Energy-Saving Performance
  • Variable-Speed Fan Control with Automatic Condensing Pressure Regulation for Different Ambient Conditions
  • Corrosion-Resistant Titanium Heat Exchanger with an Insulated Housing for Flow Battery Electrolyte Applications
  • Standard Modbus RS-485 Communication Interface for BMS Integration, Remote Monitoring, and Control
  • Comprehensive Protection Functions, Including Compressor Overheat, Overcurrent, High/Low Pressure, Overtemperature, Phase Loss/Sequence, Anti-Freeze, and Lightning Protection
  • LCD Controller with Real-Time Status Monitoring, Operating Hours, Active & Historical Alarm Records, Manual/Automatic Operation, and Auto Restart after Power Recovery
Optional Features
  • Variable-Speed Compressor & Fan Control or EC Fans
  • Refrigerant Pump Free Cooling & Heat Pump Heating
  • Dust-Resistant Air Filtration, Salt Spray Corrosion Protection & High-Altitude Configuration
Product Features
  • Delivers up to 100–130 kW of rated cooling capacity and 95–125 kW of rated heating capacity per unit. Integrated cooling, heating, and automatic defrost modes are fully automated. Heat pump heating via a four-way reversing valve reduces energy consumption by more than 60% compared with conventional electric heating.
  • Equipped with a high-evaporating-temperature compressor, refrigerant pump free cooling, and full inverter control for the compressor, refrigerant pump, and fans, delivering over 50% energy savings compared with conventional fixed-speed air-cooled systems without refrigerant pump free cooling.
  • Automatically switches between compressor cooling, hybrid compressor and refrigerant pump cooling, and refrigerant pump free cooling according to ambient temperature and electrolyte temperature requirements for optimum operating efficiency.
  • Operates reliably across a wide ambient temperature range from -30°C to +45°C, ensuring stable performance in all-weather conditions.
  • Integrated structural design with forklift pockets on the base and lifting lugs on the top for convenient transportation, handling, and installation.
  • Standard condenser air inlet filter prevents dust accumulation and maintains long-term cooling performance.
  • Standard Modbus RS-485 communication interface for seamless BMS integration, remote monitoring, and system control.
High-Efficiency Cooling & Heating Unit for Vanadium Flow Battery Systems

Stack Test System Thermal Management Series

For 32–125 kW Vanadium Flow Battery Stack Test Systems

ModelAP08FAP15FAP30F
Cooling Capacity (kW)81530
RefrigerantR410A (R134a optional)
Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER)EER ≥ 4.5 at 20°C evaporation temperature and 35°C ambient temperature
System FunctionsAir-cooled condensation and compressor cooling (fixed-speed or inverter optional; heat pump heating optional; refrigerant pump free cooling optional)
Power Supply220 V, 50 Hz
or 380 V, 3-phase, 50 Hz
380 V, 3-phase, 50 Hz
Refrigeration System ConfigurationSingle refrigeration circuit
Overall Dimensions
(L × W × H, mm)
980 × 420 × 795
or 960 × 530 × 1175
980 × 380 × 13601470 × 846 × 950
Heat Exchanger Capacity (kW)8 × 115 × 130 × 1
Design Flow Rate (m3/h)≥5≥10≥25
Heat Exchanger TypeVertical or horizontal shell-and-tube heat exchanger with titanium tubes and an insulated housing; refrigerant flows through the tube side, while electrolyte flows through the shell side.
Standard Hose Length6 m insulated flexible hose with crimped 304 stainless steel female threaded connectors at both ends.

Note: Final specifications are subject to confirmation with the actual order. Dimensions may vary depending on the selected power supply, refrigerant, and optional system functions.

Vanadium Flow Battery Energy Storage Thermal Management Series

For Vanadium Flow Battery Energy Storage Systems Above 125 kW

Model AP30F AP50F AP70F AP100F AP130F
Cooling Capacity (kW) 30 50 70 100 130
Refrigerant R410A (R134a optional) R410A
Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) EER ≥ 4.5 at 20°C evaporation temperature and 35°C ambient temperature
System Configuration & Functions Air-cooled condensation and compressor cooling (fixed-speed or inverter optional; heat pump heating optional; refrigerant pump free cooling optional)
Power Supply 380 V, 3-phase, 50 Hz
Refrigeration Circuit Configuration Single refrigeration circuit Dual refrigeration circuits
Overall Dimensions
(L × W × H, mm)
1470 × 846 × 950 1200 × 1200 × 2100 1200 × 1200 × 2100 2300 × 1070 × 2230 2300 × 1070 × 2230
Heat Exchanger Capacity (kW) 30 × 1 50 × 1 70 × 1 50 × 2 65 × 2
Design Flow Rate (m3/h) ≥25 ≥40 ≥50 ≥40 ≥45
Heat Exchanger Type Vertical or horizontal shell-and-tube heat exchanger with titanium tubes and an insulated housing; refrigerant flows through the tube side, while electrolyte flows through the shell side.
Standard Hose Length 6 m insulated flexible hose with crimped 304 stainless steel female threaded connectors at both ends.

Note: Final specifications are subject to confirmation with the actual order. Dimensions may vary depending on the selected refrigerant and optional system functions.

Operating Conditions

Rated Cooling Conditions

Evaporation Temperature: 20°C
Ambient Temperature: 35°C

Wide Ambient Temperature Operation

Ambient Temperature Range: -30°C to +45°C
Supports wide-temperature cooling and low-temperature heating applications

Electrical Protection Rating: IPX5

Suitable for outdoor installation and operation.

Installation Altitude: ≤ 2,000 m

Capacity derates by 5% for every additional 1,000 m above sea level.
For installations above 2,000 m, please contact us for a customized solution.

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