One of the main focuses of our electrical testing is on the performance and abuse testing of consumer and automotive cells. We have more than 400 test channels in our VDE Laboratories, including more than 140 cell test channels with a maximum current of at least 300 A, which can be parallelized to currents up to 2,000 A. Our large battery test channels provide voltages up to 1,000 V at maximum powers of 540 kW.
Our Battery Labs have shock and vibration testing systems with a maximum force vector of 120 kN, mounting surfaces of 1.20 x 1.20 m and a maximum load of up to 1,000 kg. Shaker tests are also possible under thermal and climatic superposition with simultaneous loading/unloading.
Our environmental simulation includes over 50 temperature and climate chambers, with temperature change rates of up to 18 K/min and a maximum size of over 45 m3. Temperature shocks and cycles are as much a part of our service spectrum as IP, corrosion and EMC tests.
In our battery abuse testing, we simulate foreseeable misuse and abuse such as nail penetration, crush simulation, and thermal runaway propagation. For this purpose, we have twelve abuse chambers connected to a flue gas scrubber and equipped with manually controllable and automated extinguishing devices.
We test and certify batteries for a wide range of applications, from garden tools, power tools, medical equipment, household equipment, electric vehicles, through to commercial and industrial energy storage systems.
Our certifications according to the CB scheme are recognized worldwide and our VDE mark of approval is very well known.
VDE Renewables takes advantage of its extensive testing capabilities as well as the knowledge of its experienced battery experts to conduct independent forensic- or accident investigations of cells and battery energy storage systems (BESS), either standalone or in collaboration with established surveyors (e.g. in the marine business), relevant authorities or other stakeholders.
Use the knowledge of VDE Renewables to quickly resolve incidents and improve your products and processes.
