Status of Argonne life evaluation of valve regulated lead-acid batteries
Argonne is conducting a life evaluation of valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries for cycling applications. Two technologies are being evaluated: (1) gelled-electrolyte modules from Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) and (2) absorbed electrolyte modules from GNB, Inc. A matrix of operating temperature and depth-of-discharge (DOD) conditions is being used to accelerate the end-of-life for given modules. In May 1989, two modules from each manufacturer were placed on life test at 30{degree}C (80 and 100% DOD), and a third module was placed on accelerated life testing at 50{degree}C (100% DOD). The GNB module operating to 100% DOD at 30{degree}C still retains {approximately}87% of its initial capacity after >400 cycles. The GNB module operating to 80% DOD at 30{degree}C has accrued >500 cycles and retains {approximately}93% of its initial 80% DOD capacity. After a high-temperature charge procedure was established, a fourth GNB module was placed on test at 50{degree}C (80% DOD) in September 1989. Both GNB modules tested at 50{degree}C have accrued {approximately}150 cycles: the 100% DOD module retains {approximately}84% of its initial capacity, and the 80% DOD module retains {approximately}89% of its initial 80% DOD capacity. The three gelled-electrolyte JCI modules were removed from test because they reached end-of-life. Preliminary teardown analysis indicate that a manufacturing defect caused premature failure of the modules. 2 refs., 3 figs., 2 tabs.
- Research Organization:
- Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- EPRI; ILZRO
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-31109-ENG-38
- OSTI ID:
- 6953702
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-9004196-2; ON: DE90011098
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
CONTROL EQUIPMENT
DEFECTS
DESIGN
ELECTRIC BATTERIES
ELECTRIC POTENTIAL
ELECTRIC UTILITIES
ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS
ELECTROLYTES
EQUIPMENT
FAILURE MODE ANALYSIS
FLOW REGULATORS
INSPECTION
LEAD-ACID BATTERIES
LOAD MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT
MANUFACTURING
MODIFICATIONS
OPERATION
PERFORMANCE
PUBLIC UTILITIES
RECOMMENDATIONS
SERVICE LIFE
SPECIFICATIONS
SYSTEM FAILURE ANALYSIS
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
TEMPERATURE EFFECTS
TESTING
VALVES
VOLTAGE REGULATORS