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    This document outlines the procedure for testing the capacity of a sealed lead acid battery. The test will determine the actual capability of the battery compared to its rated capability. Key steps include equalizing and float charging the battery, then discharging it at a specified current until it reaches a minimum voltage. Parameters like discharge current, end voltage, time and temperature are defined based on the battery model and number of cells. The requirements state the amp-hour rating should match the calculated duration based on discharge current. Test records will be recorded throughout discharge.

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    This document outlines the procedure for testing the capacity of a sealed lead acid battery. The test will determine the actual capability of the battery compared to its rated capability. Key steps include equalizing and float charging the battery, then discharging it at a specified current until it reaches a minimum voltage. Parameters like discharge current, end voltage, time and temperature are defined based on the battery model and number of cells. The requirements state the amp-hour rating should match the calculated duration based on discharge current. Test records will be recorded throughout discharge.

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    This document outlines the procedure for testing the capacity of a sealed lead acid battery. The test will determine the actual capability of the battery compared to its rated capability. Key steps include equalizing and float charging the battery, then discharging it at a specified current until it reaches a minimum voltage. Parameters like discharge current, end voltage, time and temperature are defined based on the battery model and number of cells. The requirements state the amp-hour rating should match the calculated duration based on discharge current. Test records will be recorded throughout discharge.

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    This document outlines the procedure for testing the capacity of a sealed lead acid battery. The test will determine the actual capability of the battery compared to its rated capability. Key steps include equalizing and float charging the battery, then discharging it at a specified current until it reaches a minimum voltage. Parameters like discharge current, end voltage, time and temperature are defined based on the battery model and number of cells. The requirements state the amp-hour rating should match the calculated duration based on discharge current. Test records will be recorded throughout discharge.

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    Battery Capacity Test

     Scope : Sealed Lead Acid Battery Capacity Test

     Test purpose : This test will be carried out to determine the actual capability of the battery as
    compared to the rated capability

     Reference : Applicable Manufacture Standards, Contract Specification and Construction


    Drawing

     Battery Preparation:
    1. Measure and record all cells/units open circuit voltage to assure minimum acceptable voltage
    prior to interconnecting.
    2. The individual cells/units should be interconnected using the intercell/unit cables or busbars
    specified for the application and with which the batery’s performance is rated.
    3. Equalize the battery for 24 hours at the recommended voltage to assure the battery is fully
    charged.
    4. Following equalization, the battery should be placed on float charge at the recommended
    voltage for 3 to 7 days prior to acceptance test.
    5. Just prior to initiating the acceptance capacity test, measure and record the individual cell/unit
    float voltages.

     Equipment requirements:
     Load bank capable of providing the appropriate discharge current.
     Digital voltmeters to monitor full battery discharge voltage.
     Amp meter to monitor battery discharge current.
     Digital voltmeter to monitor individual cell/unit voltages during the discharge.
     Stop watch to monitor time of the discharge.

     Test Condition :
    Brand : LEADLINE
    Manufacturer : Avatec Schwiez AG, Switzerland
    Model : EVH 100
    Rated Capacity : 100 Ah
    Voltage per cell : 2 Volts
    Design Life : 15 years in float condition @ 20°C
    Qty per bank : 60 cells (0BTC10, 0BTC20), 96 cells (0BTG50)

    0BTC10 & 0BTC20


    Discharge current : 18.1 A
    End voltage : 1.8 V/Cell
    Time : 5 hours
    Temperature : ____ °C

    0BTG50

    Discharge current : 64.6 A


    End voltage : 1.8 V/Cell
    Time : 1 hour
    Temperature : ____ °C

     Procedure :
    1. Assure that the instrumentation is operational and properly connected to the battery to
    continuously monitor battery discharge voltage and current.
    2. Measure and record the float voltage of each cell/unit and ensure all cells/units are floating
    properly.
    3. Remove the charging current from the battery.
    4. With the load bank OFF, connect it to the battery.
    5. Start the timer and turn the Load Bank ON, adjusting and maintaining it for the appropriate
    discharge rate.
    6. Record the battery discharge voltage and current with battery terminals and time at the start
    and end of the test and periodically throughout the test as many times as practical.
    7. Terminate the capacity test when the battery is discharged to the predetermined system end
    point voltage (1.8V), a cell or unit is going into reversal, or a safety hazard is noted.

     Requirements : The ampere-hour rating is the product of the number of amperes of current
    the battery can supply multiplied by the number of hours over which the current is supplied to a
    specified end point voltage. For the specific current which has been determined during the test, the
    duration of the test should be same with the calculation.
     Test record :

    0BTC10

    30’ 1h 2h 3h 4h 4.5h 5h
    Battery Voltage (volt) 108

    0BTC20

    30’ 1h 2h 3h 4h 4.5h 5h
    Battery Voltage (volt) 108

    0BTG50

    6’ 15’ 30’ 48’ 60’


    Battery Voltage (volt) 108

    Tested by Witnessed by Supervised by

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