Performance Testing

Testing capabilities include standard certification tests as well as battery performance evaluation using simulations developed by EAI to represent battery operation in specific applications. EAI engineers and scientists have developed simulations for applications from traction to standby power. Simulation testing allows tuning of charge and discharge parameters, optimizing battery performance and maximizing cycle life.

Automotive

  • ISO 12405 Electrically Propelled Road Vehicles – Test Specification for Lithium-ion Traction Battery packs
  • IEC 62660 Secondary Lithium-ion Cells for the Propulsion of Electric Road Vehicles
  • IEC 61982 Secondary Batteries (Except Lithium) for the Propulsion of Electric Road Vehicles
  • IEC 60095 Lead-Acid Starter Batteries
  • IEC 60254 Lead-Acid Traction Batteries
  • EN 50342 Lead-Acid Starter Batteries
  • VDA AGM VDA Requirement Specification VRLA SLI-Batteries
  • JIS D5301 Lead-acid Starter Batteries
  • SBA S0101 Start-up Lead-Acid Battery for Idling-Stop Cars.
  • BCIS-6 BCI Specifications for Cycle Life Testing of Electric Vehicle & Cycling Batteries
  • BCIS-15 Life Cycle Testing of Lead-acid Industrial Storage Batteries for Motive Power Service
  • SAE J240 Life Test for Automotive Storage Batteries
  • SAE J537 Storage Batteries
  • SAE J1798 Recommended Practice for Performance Rating of Electric Vehicle Battery Modules
  • SAE J2288 Life Cycle Testing of Electric Vehicle Battery Modules
  • SAE J2801 Comprehensive Life Test for 12V Automotive Storage Batteries
  • SAE J2185 Life Test for Heavy-Duty Storage Batteries (Lead-Acid Type only)
  • USABC Battery Test Manual for 12 Volt Start-Stop Vehicle
  • USABC Battery Test Manual for 48 Volt Mile Hybrid Electric Vehicles
  • USABC Battery Test Manual for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles
  • USABC Battery Test Manual for Electric Vehicles

Aerospace

  • IEC 60952-1 General Test Requirements and Performance Levels.
  • RTCA DO-293A Minimum Operational Performance Standards (MOPS) for Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride and Lead-Acid Batteries
  • RTCA DO-311 Minimum Operational Performance Standards (MOPS) for Rechargeable Lithium Battery Systems

Grid Energy Storage

  • IEC-60896 Stationary Lead-Acid Batteries, Valve Regulated
  • IEC-61427 Requirements & Methods of Test - Secondary Cells and Batteries for PVES
  • PNNL 22010 Protocol for Uniformly Measuring and Expressing the Performance of Energy Storage Systems
  • PNNL 22010 Protocol for Uniformly Measuring and Expressing the Performance of Energy Storage Systems
  • NFPA 855 — Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems
  • UL 9540 — Energy Storage Systems and Equipment

E-Mobility

  • UL 2849, the Standard for Electrical Systems for e-Bikes
  • UL 2272, the Standard for Electrical Systems for Personal E-Mobility Devices
  • UL 2271, the Standard for Batteries for Use in Light Electric Vehicle Applications

Telecommunications

  • Telcordia GR-3150 Generic Requirements for Secondary Non-Aqueous Lithium Batteries
  • Telcordia GR-4228-CORE VRLA Battery String Certification Levels Based on Requirements for Safety and Performance
  • Verizon VZ.TPR.9810 Qualification Requirements for Lithium Ion (Li-ion) Cells, Batteries and Battery Strings
  • Verizon VZ.TPR.9802 Valve Regulated Lead Acid Battery Qualification Test Requirements
  • IEC 62619 Secondary Cells and Batteries Containing Alkaline or Other Non-Acid Electrolytes - Safety Requirements for Large Format Secondary Lithium Cells and Batteries for Industrial Applications

Motive Power

  • IEC 60254-1 Lead-acid traction batteries – Part 1: General requirements and methods of test;
  • BCIS 06, 07 and 08 Specification for cycling life testing of electric vehicles & cycling batteries.
  • UL 1973 Standard for Batteries for Use in Stationary, Vehicle Auxiliary Power and Light Electric Rail (LER) Applications

Portable

  • IEC61960: Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes — Secondary lithium cells and batteries for portable applications — Part 3: Prismatic and cylindrical lithium secondary cells and batteries made from them.
  • Portable Applications: smart phones, tablets, PC, audio/video player, power fools, handheld equipment

Failure Analysis

  • Destructive Failure Analysis: Autopsy Lead Acid failed monoblock to demonstrate the failure mechanism
  • Nondestructive Failure Analysis: CT Scan of failed cylindrical lithium cells to identify the failure mechanism