Method and apparatus for charging and testing batteries

Details Method and apparatus for charging and testing batteries Method and apparatus for charging and testing batteries

1989-05-10

1991-09-17

Hickey, R. J.

Electricity: battery or capacitor charging or discharging

Serially connected batteries or cells

With discharge of cells or batteries

320 21, 320 39, 320 48, H02J 704, H02J 710, H01M 1044

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050498037

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for charging and testing a rechargeable battery is adapted to determine certain conditions, including defects and characteristics, of the battery. The apparatus detects defects caused by sulfated cells, short circuited cells, and mismatched cells, and determines battery voltage, capacity and charge acceptance capability.

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