Thursday, October 3, 2019

Stationary Ni-Cd battery sizing

project name 2019-001002_MEW_OGAL UMHN_MELCO

project reference 220VDC Control,Trip & 110V EL
System name 220VDC Trip Battery-OGAL - IEEE/UPS
System reference 220VDC Trip Battery-OGAL
Customer MEW, Kuwait
Customer reference

Battery proposal

Proposed battery 1 x 176 x MC55P

Electrical data Rated capacity 55 Ah

Fast charge voltage 264 V (1.5 V/cell)
Floating charge voltage 246.4 V (1.4 V/cell)
Final voltage/cell 1.136 V
Short-circuit current 862 A
Topping-up interval 7.0 years

Physical data Battery weight 616.0 Kg

Technical specifications

Sizing method IEEE I

Minimum system voltage 199.93 V

Voltage window
Maximum system voltage 264.00 V
Nominal system voltage 220.00 V

Charge method Dual rate

Load profile Time

Number Current
(hh:mm:ss)
1 45.24 A 00:00:01
2 2.84 A 05:00:00

Options Nominal temperature 20 °C

Minimum temperature -6 °C
Maximum temperature 55 °C
Design margin 1.2
Aging factor 1.25

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Load profile

Amperes

Hours

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Battery calculation worksheet IEEE 1115-2014

Range MC
No. of cells 176
Final voltage/cell 1.136 V
Nominal temperature 20 °C
Minimum temperature -6 °C
Maximum temperature 55 °C

(7) (8)
(3) (4) (6)
(2) (5) Temp Required
(1) Changes in Duration of Kt Factor
Load End of Section Derating Section Size
Period Load Period *
(Amperes) (minutes) Factor (3)x(6)x(7)
(Amperes) (minutes) **
** =Rated Ah
Section 1 - First 1 Periods Only - If A2>A1, go to Section 2-No
A1-0=
1 A1=45.24 M1=0.02 t=M1=0.02 0.4924 1.6313 36.34
45.24
Total 36.34
Section 2 - First 2 Periods Only - If A3>A2, go to Section 3-No
A1-0=
1 A1=45.24 M1=0.02 t=M1+M2=300.02 5.3002 1.2004 287.83
45.24
A2-A1=
2 A2=2.84 M2=300.00 t=M2=300.00 5.3000 1.2004 -269.75
-42.40
Total 18.08
(*) In this calculation, constant potential charging effects are included in our Kt factors
(**) The factors is interpolated when needed and rounded down to 4 decimals in the calculation

Maximum Section size 36.34 + Random size 0.00 = Uncorrected Size 36.34.
Uncorrected Size 36.34 x Design margin 1.2 x Aging factor 1.25 = 54.51.
When the cell size is greater than a standard cell size, the next larger cell is required.
The Required cell size is 54.51 Amperes-hours. Therefore cell MC55P is required.
The Kt factor is a way to present the performance of a cell.
Kt=Nominal capacity (Ah)/Performance (A)
It is valid for a specific cell type, discharge time and final voltage.

Temperature compensated charge voltage

Not mandatory. If used the value to apply is -3 mV/°C (-1,7 mV/°F) starting from +20°C to +25°C (+68°F to +77°F).

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Storage
Store the battery indoors in a dry, clean, cool location (0°C to +30°C / +32°F to+ 86°F) and well ventilated space.
Do not store in direct sunlight or expose to excessive heat.
Cells filled and charged
ವIf cells are stored filled, they must be fully charged prior to storage.
ವCells may be stored filled and charged for a period not exceeding 12 months from date of dispatch from factory. Storage of a
filled battery at temperatures above +30°C (+86°F) can result in loss of capacity. This can be as much 5% per 10°C (18°F)
above +30°C (+86°F) per year.
Cells empty and discharged
ವThe cells are recommended to be stored empty and discharged.
ವCells can be stored like this for many years.

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