PRBA-COSTHA Project for Securing Shock Data on Large Lithium ion Battery Shipments
T4 Shock Test Purpose: “simulate possible impacts during transport” 150 g and 50 g forces far exceed severe transport conditions Review of available test shock data from transport Review of lithium battery testing standards Industry plans for securing additional shock data
Comparison of Shock Tests UN Manual SAE J2464 RTCA DO-160F Airborne Equipment Acceleration (gn) 50 25 20 Pulse Form Half sine Saw tooth Duration (ms) 11 15 Total # shocks 18 3 repeats 3 axes +/- directions 6 3 orthogonal axes Mass >12 kg Mass limit unspecified
PRBA and COSTHA Data Analysis and Project Data logger Engine shipment was selected for test as surrogate for battery shipment Engine has similar weight and uses similar mounting and support during transport Acceleration (G) +2.93/-2.49 +2.19/-0.58 +1.51/-0.40 +0.55/-1.45 +0.33/-1.30