Performance Testing Lead-Acid Stationary Batteries ?Myths, Misunderstandings, & Mistakes
Rick Tressler
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20 Jun 2016
Presentation Topics:
Myths:
? Negative effects of performance testing
? Equalizing a VLA battery before a test
? Equalizing a VRLA battery prior to a performance test
Misunderstandings that Lead to Mistakes:
? Test termination at 100% capacity
? Failure to bypass weak cells
? Load bank cable sizing
? Test termination at first cell final voltage
? High rates on small connectors
Myths:
? Negative effects of performance testing
? Equalizing a VLA battery before a test
? Equalizing a VRLA battery prior to a performance test
Misunderstandings that Lead to Mistakes:
? Test termination at 100% capacity
? Failure to bypass weak cells
? Load bank cable sizing
? Test termination at first cell final voltage
? High rates on small connectors
Chairs:
Curtis Ashton
Primary Committee:
Energy Storage and Stationary Battery Committee (ESSB)
Sponsor Committees:
Energy Storage and Stationary Battery Committee (ESSB)
