A discharge test carried out immediately after installation or commissioning of the string is called an acceptance test. For lead acid batteries, the measured percent capacity must be at least 90% of the rated capacity for the battery to pass the test. The results obtained from this test can be used as the baseline for future measurements.
Among all the tests, the discharge test (also known as load test or capacity test) is the only test that can accurately measure the true capacity of a battery system and in turn determine the state of health of batteries.
Although the discharge test is a true test of the battery and provides valuable information, people are generally reluctant to do discharge testing, primarily because it is labor-intensive and time-consuming. It is also one of those tests that needs to be done right the first time on that day.
Pre-testing the condition of the battery is also important. It must be on float for a certain duration (3 days for lead acid batteries) prior to testing. Certain measurements can be done before starting a test. The continuity of the string can be verified by measuring impedance and strap resistance.
Batteries can fail between discharge tests. This quick easy test will increase reliability for your critical loads. Not only will this inform you about chemical changes in your batteries but it will also test your inter-cell connections, the battery charge balance as well as the state of health of the charger.
When used regularly it can be used for tracking the battery’s health and actual capacity and estimate remaining life of the battery. During the test it is measured how much capacity (current x time expressed in Ah) the battery can deliver before the terminal voltage drops to the end of discharge voltage x number of cells.
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