A Multi-Point Sensor Based on Optical Fiber for the Measurement of Electrolyte Density in Lead-Acid Batteries

被引:29
作者
Cao-Paz, Ana M. [1 ]
Marcos-Acevedo, Jorge [1 ]
del Rio-Vazquez, Alfredo [1 ]
Martinez-Penalver, Carlos [1 ]
Lago-Ferreiro, Alfonso [1 ]
Nogueiras-Melendez, Andres A. [1 ]
Doval-Gandoy, Jesus [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Vigo, Dept Elect Technol, Vigo 36310, Spain
关键词
plastic optical fiber; bending losses; electrolyte density; liquid level; lead acid batteries; state of charge; battery maintenance; GRAVITY; CHARGE; STATE;
D O I
10.3390/s100402587
中图分类号
O65 [分析化学];
学科分类号
070302 ; 081704 ;
摘要
This article describes a multi-point optical fiber-based sensor for the measurement of electrolyte density in lead-acid batteries. It is known that the battery charging process creates stratification, due to the different densities of sulphuric acid and water. In order to study this process, density measurements should be obtained at different depths. The sensor we describe in this paper, unlike traditional sensors, consists of several measurement points, allowing density measurements at different depths inside the battery. The obtained set of measurements helps in determining the charge (SoC) and state of health (SoH) of the battery.
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页码:2587 / 2608
页数:22
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