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NiCd vs Lithium batteries (part-3)

Feb , 21 2022

NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries ruled over the market for years. However, in recent years, they are getting challenged by newer Lithium-Ion batteries. Why? Well, we cannot tell you that in brief. It indeed requires a vivid discussion. To make the discussion or contrast evident, here, we shall dwell on various respects i.e. their history, electrochemistry, manufacturing cost, environmental im...

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Using carbon material in manufacturing process of VRLA battery

Mar , 02 2022

Several types of carbon find various uses in many types of electrochemical power sources. In this article, we focus on implementations of its elemental forms in presently used lead-acid batteries, as well as potential future improvements to their construction that carbon can bring. Unique properties of carbon and a variety of its allotropes allow it to find a use in different parts of lead-acid ba...

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Installing off-grid solar power on your RV

Mar , 02 2022

Off-grid solar installations in the middle of nowhere are often the first thing people think about when they think of going solar. While it’s definitely not for everyone, DIY off-grid solar can be a great solution for those living in a remote area without reliable and affordable access to the grid, want to live a self-reliant lifestyle without monthly utility bills, or have the ability to access p...

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How to select solar charge controller for your RV off grid system

Mar , 10 2022

Charge controllers are another crucial component of your system and are recommended with every solar panel larger than five watts. They sit between the energy source and storage and perform the essential role of preventing any overcharging of batteries by limiting the amount and rate of charge to your batteries. Additionally, charge controllers shut down your system if the stored power falls below...

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What are the differences among lithium batteries?

Apr , 06 2022

Are all the lithium batteries same? No! In fact there are a group of related family chemistries. The battery industry highlights six common variants along with the chemistry characteristic details of those most applicable for your application. Below the 6 common types of lithium ion battery are shown in the table: Chemistry Lithium Cobalt Oxide Lithium Manganese Oxide Lithium Nickel Manganese Lith...

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DC-DC Converters-A suitable alternative to battery chargers

May , 09 2022

What if you had all the power you wanted or needed at 125 Vdc, but your site manager suddenly handed you a requirement for 24 Vdc to run some communication gear? You might tell him to buy a 24 V battery and a 24 V battery charger. But, these elements come with costs: initial, maintenance, and probable future battery replacement. There is another way: for approximately the same cost as the battery ...

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Battery charger options (part-3)

May , 16 2022

In this series of articles we will discuss the options you can have in your battery charger. You can check out these options for choosing your desired battery charger solution. Charge Dividers Our charge divider option adds series diodes to the output of our charger to isolate multiple banks of batteries. The battery banks, in effect, do not see each other, allowing each bank to be charged complet...

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Battery charger options (part-5)

May , 23 2022

In this series of articles we will discuss the options you can have in your battery charger. You can check out these options for choosing your desired battery charger solution. Zero Center Ammeter with Battery and Load Terminals DC Ammeter, which reads both charge and discharge current to the battery. Two sets of output terminals are provided, one for the load connection and one for the battery co...

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High Frequency / High Ripple Resonant Chargers: Good or Bad? (part-2)

Jun , 13 2022

Battery charging is a complex electrochemical process, in which the discharged electric energy is replenished from the electric power grid. This is accomplished using a battery charger, which is an electrical/electronic device that converts the incoming AC line voltage into a regulated DC voltage to meet the charging needs of the respective battery. In a series of articles we are going to explain ...

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What are some key practices for a Fast or Opportunity charge operation?

Jun , 20 2022

What are the operational implications of charging at a higher rate? Initial Cost: Initial charger investments may cost up to 5 times more than a conventional charger operation, especially if the charging system utilizes a dedicated charger for every battery. Infrastructure Change: Once committed to the Fast or Opportunity charge process, it can be very difficult to transition back to Conventional ...

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What types of monitoring and recording devices are suited for high rate charging?

Jun , 20 2022

The higher the charging rate, the more critical it is to monitor the charging process to prevent permanent capacity loss. In efforts to preserve battery life, Fast and Opportunity charging incorporates a method of monitoring battery electrolyte temperature and/or internal resistance and adjusting charging current as necessary. Although these monitoring devices can have a very positive impact on ba...

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Explore and analyze the thermal power of Li- ion cells and battery packs (part-1)

Jul , 04 2022

Temperature is very important for lithium- ion batteries. Low temperature will reduce the electrical performance of lithium- ion batteries (capacity, rate performance), but it can improve the storage life of lithium- ion batteries. High temperature can improve electrical performance (capacity, rate performance), but It will reduce the stability of the electrode/electrolyte interface and cause a ra...

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