From the above equation, the variation of discharge time is dependent on the discharge current. The battery capacity also greatly depends on the discharge current. This means that the capacity for the one hour rate is 60% less of the 20 hour rate. Evidently, increasing discharge current causes a decrease in the apparent Ah capacity.
A deep-cycle lead acid battery should be able to maintain a cycle life of more than 1,000 even at DOD over 50%. Figure: Relationship between battery capacity, depth of discharge and cycle life for a shallow-cycle battery. In addition to the DOD, the charging regime also plays an important part in determining battery lifetime.
Operating temperature of the battery has a profound effect on operating characteristics and the life of a lead-acid battery. Discharge capacity is increased at higher temperatures and decreased at lower temperatures. At higher temperatures, the fraction of theoretical capacity delivered during discharge increases.
However, due to the corrosive nature the elecrolyte, all batteries to some extent introduce an additional maintenance component into a PV system. Lead acid batteries typically have coloumbic efficiencies of 85% and energy efficiencies in the order of 70%.
In your question, the capacity of the battery is 2.4 Ah, hence, C=2.4 (unitless). The vast majority of the batteries in the market will safely charge/discharge at a rate of less than 1C Amperes. In an ideal world (without losses), this would translate into a 1 hour charge/discharge process.
Lead acid batteries typically have coloumbic efficiencies of 85% and energy efficiencies in the order of 70%. Depending on which one of the above problems is of most concern for a particular application, appropriate modifications to the basic battery configuration improve battery performance.
Analysis of key technical parameters of lead-acid batteries
Excessive charging current will affect the service life of the battery. Lead-carbon batteries are added with activated carbon to the negative electrode, which greatly increases the charging performance. For example, the parameter of 0.25C10 means that within 10 hours, the maximum charging current is 0.25*250=62.5A.
BU-402: What Is C-rate?
(See also BU-503: How to Calculate Battery Runtime) Figure 2 illustrates the discharge times of a lead acid battery at various loads expressed in C-rate. Figure 2: Typical discharge curves of lead acid as a function of C-rate. …
(PDF) Lead Acid Battery Models and Curves ...
This paper presents Mathematical Model and Experiment of Temperature effect on Charge and Discharge of Lead-Acid Battery performance in PV system power …
Battery Capacity and Discharge Current Relationship for Lead Acid …
Peukert''s equation describes the relationship between battery capacity and discharge current for lead acid batteries. The relationship is known and widely used to this day.
Characteristics of Lead Acid Batteries
The maximum discharge current for a tubular lead-acid battery is a crucial factor to consider when designing and operating battery-powered systems. Exceeding the safe …
How rechargeable batteries, charging, and discharging cycles …
The Discharge of the lead-acid battery causes the formation of lead sulfate ... The lead-acid battery life cycle depends upon various factors. Generally, we say its charging/discharging cycle is about 200 to 300 cycles for shallow cycle batteries, but this number can increase or decrease. The life cycle of this battery depends upon three factors depth of …
Some discharge characteristics of lead acid batteries
Abstract: This paper discusses the fundamental processes involved in the production of current in a lead acid cell, particularly as they are related to the peformance of the cell when furnishing variable or intermittent loads or a combination of both. A method of determining the size of cell required for various duty cycles is described and a general equation is derived, which, with …
Battery discharge current
The following figure illustrates how a typical lead-acid battery behaves at different discharge currents. In this example, the battery capacity in Ah, is specified at the 20 hour rate, i.e. for a steady discharge (constant current) lasting 20 hours. The discharge current, in amps (A), is expressed as a fraction of the numerical value of C.
What is a safe max. discharge rate for a 12V lead acid …
However, the much less than 1C rule for charging 12V lead-acid batteries is perfectly adequate and according to the recommendation of most manufacturers. Should to want to stay on the safe side, you can limit the …
Past, present, and future of lead–acid batteries
Some of the issues facing lead–acid batteries discussed here are being addressed by introduction of new component and cell designs and alternative flow chemistries, but mainly by using carbon additives and …
VRLA Battery Characteristics
discharge current. The battery capacity also greatly depends on the discharge current. For example, compare a 20 hour and a 1 hour rate: For 20 hours, 0.05C (A) x 20 (h) = 1C (Ah) For 1 hour, 0.6C (A) x 1 (h) = 0.6C (Ah) This means that the capacity for the one hour rate is 60% less of the 20 hour rate. Evidently, increasing discharge current ...
Analysis of key technical parameters of lead-acid …
Excessive charging current will affect the service life of the battery. Lead-carbon batteries are added with activated carbon to the negative electrode, which greatly increases the charging performance. For example, …
Runtime, Capacity and Discharge Current Relationship for Lead …
Batteries today are completely different from 100 years ago; material and manufacturing advancements today enable lead acid batteries to achieve higher discharge rates (5 to 10C) …
What Is A Safe Max. Discharge Current For A Tubular Lead-acid Battery?
The maximum discharge current for a tubular lead-acid battery is a crucial factor to consider when designing and operating battery-powered systems. Exceeding the safe discharge current can lead to premature battery failure, reduced lifespan, and potentially hazardous situations. This article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the ...
CHAPTER 3 LEAD-ACID BATTERIES
In the lead-acid system the average voltage during discharge, the capacity delivered, and the energy output are dependent upon the discharge current. A typical example is given
What Are The Different Types Of Lead Acid Batteries
Flooded lead acid batteries, also known as wet cell batteries, are the most traditional and commonly used type of lead acid batteries. They have been around for over 150 years and are characterized by their liquid electrolyte, which consists of a mixture of sulfuric acid and distilled water. Here are some key features of flooded lead acid batteries:
Battery Capacity and Discharge Current Relationship …
Peukert''s equation describes the relationship between battery capacity and discharge current for lead acid batteries. The relationship is known and widely used to this day. This paper...
Characteristics of Lead Acid Batteries
Figure: Relationship between battery capacity, temperature and lifetime for a deep-cycle battery. Constant current discharge curves for a 550 Ah lead acid battery at different discharge rates, with a limiting voltage of 1.85V per cell (Mack, 1979). Longer discharge times give higher battery capacities. Maintenance Requirements
VRLA Battery Characteristics
discharge current. The battery capacity also greatly depends on the discharge current. For example, compare a 20 hour and a 1 hour rate: For 20 hours, 0.05C (A) x 20 (h) = 1C (Ah) For …
How Lead-Acid Batteries Work
During the discharge process, the lead and lead oxide plates in the battery react with the sulfuric acid electrolyte to produce lead sulfate and water. The chemical reaction can be represented as follows: Pb + PbO2 + 2H2SO4 → 2PbSO4 + 2H2O As the battery discharges, the concentration of sulfuric acid decreases, and the concentration of lead sulfate increases. This …
(PDF) Lead Acid Battery Models and Curves ...
This paper presents Mathematical Model and Experiment of Temperature effect on Charge and Discharge of Lead-Acid Battery performance in PV system power supply. To test temperature effect on...
Maximum current draw from 12v sealed lead acid battery?
Lead acid batteries are best on low rate discharge. Most these days are rated at 20hrs. That battery is rated 8Ah, so will deliver that capacity when discharged over a 20hr period, at 400mA. At higher currents, the capacity will be less. Here are a few lines taken from the discharge capacity table in the data sheet, for constant current discharge, down to a cell …