| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/N39784/01 |
| Title: |
RHOLAB - RELIABLE, HIGHLY OPTIMISED, LEAD ACID BATTERY |
| Principal Investigator: |
Ball, Mr R |
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| Department: |
Sch of Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Warwick |
| Scheme: |
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| Starts: |
01 October 2000 |
Ends: |
30 September 2001 |
Value (£): |
234,261
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Electrochemical Science & Eng. |
Energy Storage |
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| EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications: |
| Transport Systems and Vehicles |
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Due to their relatively low cost, VRLA batteries are likely to be favoured for many applications. However, hybrid vehicles in particular impose arduous demands since the batteries have low energy/power ratio, operate at around 50%SOC and are subject to high transient power charges/discharges, which compromises cycle life and performance.The project consists of the following stages:- Research to determine the degree of scatter in performance of nominally identical, advanced lead acid cells of a novel double-ended design. Identification of modifications to manufacturing and operational environments that could reduce this scatter.- Research into the reduction of spread of performance between cells across a complete battery pack, using thermal, load balancing and failed-cell isolation techniques.- Research into incorporation of fault tolerance and a safety system within the pack.- Complete battery pack mechanical and electrical systems design, including all vehicle interfaces, monitoring and control.-
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http://www.warwick.ac.uk |