Chemical Power Sources Testing Laboratory

Laboratory

Chemical Power Sources Testing Laboratory

Tests of batteries and cells

At the laboratory we do electrical, mechanical, environmental and safety (included handling and transport) tests for all types of batteries and cells.

Battery tests are performed according to international and national standards, technical conditions, safety criteria or Client’s specification.

Precision and expertise

We provide our expertise and state-of-art equipment to do demanding tests with due dilligence, accuracy and safety.

We are an independent entity. We cooperate both with global manufacturers of chemical power sources and small and medium enterprises.

Accreditation

Accreditation scope

Domain and tested objects

Electrical tests of electric objects
Physical test of electric objects
Mechanical tests of electric objects
Fire tests of electric objects

Primary cells

Leakage and deformation resistance
Electrical tests
- Measured parameters:
  - current
  - voltage
- Scope:
  - current 2 mA ÷ 1500 A
  - voltage (0,1 ÷ 800) V
Testing method that involves discharging batteries or cells with constant current or constant voltage
Electrical parameters:
- BMS performance
- discharge

Lead-acid batteries and cells

Dimensions. Scope: (0,5 ÷ 630) mm
Max. voltage at no load. Scope: (0,1 ÷ 100) V
Discharge. Scope: 0,05 mA to 1500 A
Leakage and deformation resistance
Electrical tests
- Measured parameters:
  - current
  - voltage
- Scope:
  - current 2 mA ÷ 1500 A
  - voltage (0,1 ÷ 800) V
Testing method that involves discharging batteries or cells with constant current or constant voltage
Electrical parameters:
- BMS performance
- discharge

Alcaline batteries and cells

Electrical tests
- Measured parameters:
  - current
  - voltage
- Scope:
  - current 0,05 mA ÷ 1500 A
  - voltage (0,1 ÷ 100) V
Testing method that involves battery charging with constant current or constant voltage and next discharging with constant current or constant voltage or constant power
Electrical parameters:
- max. acceptable discharge current
- cyclability (cycle lifespan)
- corrosion resistance
- capacity (discharge)
- short circuit current and internal resistance
- reserve operation possibility (charge)
- charge acceptance after deep discharge
- discharge at high current
- charge acceptability
- cranking aptitude
- self-discharge
- water use

Primary batteries and cells

Secondary batteries and cells

Thermal tests
- Resistance to:
  - temperature cycling
  - low temperature
  - high temperature
  - thermal stress
  - Scope: (-70 do + 180)ºC, method: tests in climatic chamber
Humidity tests
- Humidity resistance
  - scope: (20 ÷ 98)% of humidity
  - Method: tests in a climatic chamber
Pressure tests
- Low pressure resistance
  - Scope: (2 ÷ 20) kPa
  - Method: tests in pressure chamber

Secondary lead-acid batteries and cells

Secondary alcaline batteries and cells

Dimensions. Scope: (0,5 ÷ 630) mm
Insulation resistance. Scope: (1 ÷ 100) MΩ
External short-circuit resistance
Mechanical tests:
- free fall
- fire propagation test
- Direct testing method

REESS

Standard cycle
Temperature cycling
Fire resistance
External short-circuit resistance
Overcharge resistance
Deep discharge resistance
Dimensions. Scope: (0,5 ÷ 630) mm
Max. voltage at no load. Scope: (0,1 ÷ 100) V
Discharge. Scope: 0,05 mA to 1500 A

Standards

Standards and reference documents

Lithium systems:

Manual of tests and critera UN 38.3
Regulation 100 UNECE
Regulation 136 UNECE
PN-EN 61960-3
PN-EN 62619
PN-EN 50604-1
PN-EN 60086-4
PN-EN 61959
PN-EN 62133-2
PN-EN 62281
PN-EN 62660-1
PN-EN 62660-2
PN-EN 62660-3
PN-EN 62813
PN-EN IEC 62928
and other documents, standards or manufacturer’s specifications

Lead-acid systems:

PN-EN 50342-1
PN-EN 50342-2
PN-EN 50342-3
PN-EN 50342-4
PN-EN 50342-5
PN-EN 50342-6
PN-EN 50342-7
PN-EN 60254-1
PN-EN 60254-2
PN-EN 60896-11
PN-EN 60896-21
PN-EN 60896-22
PN-EN 60952-1
PN-EN 60952-2
PN-EN 60952-3
PN-EN 61044
PN-EN 61056-1
PN-EN 61056-2
PN-EN 62485-3
PN-EN-83013
PN-EN-83016
and other documents, standards or manufacturer’s specifications

State-of-the-art equipment and testing systems

Equipment

Electrical testers
Short circuit tester
Climatic chambers
Pressure chamber
Vibration tester L
Vibration tester M
Mechanical integrity tester
Nail penetration tester and crash tester
Fire propagation testing system
Impact tester
Temperature baths

Stanowisko do badań wibracji — Vibration testing station

Offer

Electrical tests:

capacity (discharge)
cyclability (cycle lifespan)
short circuit current and internal resistance
max. acceptable discharge current
overcharge
extended charging resistance
cranking aptitude
cyclability at set DoD (ex. 50% DoD, 17,5% DoD)
electrolyte retention
water use
corrosion resistance
dynamic charge acceptance
connection quality
capacity retention after long shelf-life
reserve operation possibility

Climatic tests:

temperature cycling
charging and discharging at different temperatures (-70°C +180°C, 5°C/min)
altitude simulation (10 mbar)
humidity resistance (10% – 98%)
thermal stresses in a chamber equipped with a lift
corrosion resistance

Mechanical tests:

sine and random vibrations
impacts
crush, impact, penetration
free fall

Safety tests:

improper installation
leakage and deformation resistance
fire propagation test
external short circuit resistance
overcharge resistance
BMS performance
single failure test
forced discharge
fire resistance test

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Our assets

Accreditation since 1997

Competences:
The Laboratory’s staff consists of highly qualified and experienced employees. We have measuring equipment that guarantees the highest quality of services provided. Analyzing market needs, we systematically expand the scope of our activities. We monitor the industry in terms of changing standards and legal regulations. Our clients can be sure that cooperation with us is based on the latest and reliable knowledge.

We are open to changes:
To meet the expectations of our clients, we adapt the scope of tests to individual needs, we perform tests based on standards or other documents indicated by the client, including tests not covered by the scope of accreditation.

Improvement:
By listening to our clients’ suggestions, we want to improve the range of services we offer. That’s why your opinions are so important to us. We will be grateful if you complete a short customer satisfaction survey, which will take no more than 2 minutes.

Laboratory

Contact

Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Non-Ferrous Metals
Chemical Power Sources Testing Laboratory

ul. Forteczna 12
61-362 Poznań

Head: Kamil Frączek