ISSN:
1572-8838
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
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Electrical Engineering, Measurement and Control Technology
Notes:
Abstract Research carried out at Loughborough during the last five years on the impedance of Leclanché, alkaline Zn-MnO2, alkaline Zn-HgO, Li-CuO, Li-SO2, Li-SOCl2 primary cells is briefly reviewed. The use of alternating current methods for the estimation of the state of charge of the cells is discussed. A search was made for properties of the impedance of each cell system which change in a marked and reliable manner when a prescribed amount of charge is withdrawn from the cell. It is concluded that simple tests based upon an assessment of these properties are adequate for the estimation of the state of charge of some of the systems studied. However, other systems are not so ‘well-behaved’. The impedance of each cell changed significantly during discharge and, although making measurements of these changes would enable the state of charge to be estimated, the test techniques required would not necessarily be simple. Using the results obtained on the impedance of the cells, test sets have been constructed which provide a digital presentation of the open-circuit voltage and the state of charge of Leclanché cells (Ever Ready type SP11), mercury cells (Mallory, type RM502R) and lithium cells (Mallory, type L032S and SAFT, type LC01). The electronic techniques employed in these test sets are described in outline with reference in block-schematic diagrams. A proposal is made for the construction of a general-purpose tester for primary cells which would incorporate microprocessors and provide an indication of state of charge based upon data relating to impedance, temperature and discharge history. The tester might also be made self-calibrating for field use.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00617814
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