| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9760267 | Journal of Power Sources | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The performance of a standard, production VRLA cell has been improved by paralleling with combinations of supercapacitors. The supercapacitors act to lower the source impedance of the combination providing a much-enhanced performance. Transient voltage swings are suppressed and the rms voltage is supported. Low-temperature performance may also be improved due to the characteristics of the supercapacitor. These enhancements are described for various combinations of cell and supercapacitor under realistic hybrid vehicle power demands. A simple model is proposed and used to demonstrate supercapacitor size requirements for optimal current in the parallel cell.
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Authors
Paul Bentley, David A. Stone, Nigel Schofield,