Evaluation of VRLA battery under overcharging: Model for battery testing

A. Tenno, R. Tenno, T. Suntio

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Abstract

Theoretical cell model is applied for evaluation of valve-regulated lead–acid batteries under discharge, recharge and overcharge conditions. The previously presented models are improved by introducing a new formula for electrode morphology, applying charging factor to state-of-charge, electrode porosity and acid concentration as well as considering the recombination of oxygen as mass-transport limited evolution process. Also, a new model is proposed for the ohmic resistance of a battery. The modified cell model is calibrated using experimental data. Results show that high prediction accuracy can be obtained for the full discharge–recharge cycle including deep discharge and overcharge. The modified cell model is applied for evaluation of the gas formation processes using externally measured current, voltage and temperature of a battery.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)65-82
JournalJournal of Power Sources
Volume111
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2002
Externally publishedYes
Publication typeA2 Review article in a scientific journal

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