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DESIGN AND SIMULATION OF A MECHATRONIC COOLING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES

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The growing demand for compact, high-performance electronic devices has intensified the challenge of managing heat generation, which can significantly affect system reliability, efficiency, and lifespan. This study focuses on the design and simulation of a mechatronic cooling system for electronic devices, integrating thermal, electrical, and control subsystems into a unified framework for intelligent temperature regulation. The primary aim was to develop a system capable of maintaining thermal stability and optimizing energy consumption under varying operating conditions. The design approach employed a Battery Management System (BMS) architecture enhanced with active thermal management, including temperature sensors, actuators, and adaptive control logic. The simulation was conducted under dynamic load conditions using a multi-module configuration to emulate real-world electronic systems such as electric vehicle battery packs. Key parameters evaluated included vehicle speed, battery pack temperature, pump power, and refrigerant power. Results showed that the system effectively reduced and maintained the battery pack temperature from approximately 30°C to 20°C, demonstrating efficient heat dissipation and temperature stability. The pump and refrigerant subsystems exhibited adaptive behavior, automatically adjusting power consumption in response to real-time temperature variations. This confirmed the system’s ability to achieve energy-efficient cooling and dynamic thermal control without manual intervention. The findings indicate that the proposed mechatronic cooling system successfully integrates sensors, actuators, and intelligent control algorithms to ensure effective and autonomous thermal regulation. The system’s energy optimization, realtime adaptability, and scalability make it suitable for diverse applications such as battery cooling, processor thermal management, and power electronics systems. In conclusion, the study validates the potential of mechatronic-based cooling systems as a reliable, efficient, and sustainable solution for modern electronic devices. Future work should focus on hardware prototyping, controller optimization using advanced algorithms, and exploration of alternative cooling fluids to further enhance system performance and sustainability.
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