Impact of Different Laboratory Test Conditions on Float Charging Life at Elevated Temperatures for VRLA Batteries

This study aims to evaluate the impact of laboratory test conditions on the float charging life of VRLA batteries at elevated temperatures. Comparative test was conducted between two test environments: a water bath and a drying oven,focusing on battery lifespan and water loss under standardized temperature conditions.Results indicate that batteries tested in the drying oven exhibited a significantly shorter lifespan(more than 30% reduction) and higher water loss(1-3 times more) compared to those in the water bath. This highlights the necessity of stricter humidity control in current applicable industry standards(e.g.,IEC,IEEE,DIN) to ensure laboratory data validity for real-world applications. Future studies should explore optimized humidity thresholds and validate test protocols using temperature & humidity Chambers with dual environmental controls.

Presenters

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Henry Zhu

Chief Operating Officer, Hoppecke Battery System Wuhan

Henry Zhu holds a degree in Physical Chemistry from Wuhan University (1988). With over 30 years of experience in battery industry,he has served in R&D, manufacturing , quality and operational management roles at different companies including CGB, SOTA , Fiamm and Hoppecke .Since joining Hoppecke in 2005 as Plant Manger of Wuhan facility, he has been instrumental in product development and advancing production efficiency / product reliability. currently he serves as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Hoppecke Wuhan, overseeing strategic operations and innovation initiatives.