An Experimental Investigation to Improve Lead Acid Battery Recharging Algoriths for Environmental Performance
Abstract
An experimental testing program has been developed that looks to optimize the battery recharging algorithms to improve battery lifetime and state of charge knowledge. The first phase of the testing targeted lead acid battery performance characterization as a function of controlled environmental temperatures. Subsequent testing includes performance testing under alternator recharging using default and proposed charging algorithms. A new experimental apparatus has been developed to integrate battery testing with alternator charging to simulate in-vehicle operations under controlled environmental conditions. Results are presented for the baseline performance testing, a model is presented for the characterization of battery parameters and a description of the test apparatus and approach employed for the integrated alternator testing is included.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA566044
Entities
People
- Daniel Wang
- John Mendoza
- Sonya Zanardelli
- Stanley Jones
- Yi Ding
Organizations
- United States Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center