Exploding Laptop Batteries
Caught this on Yahoo news today, in case you haven't seen it. Gives one cause for concern! http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2013/07/24/laptops-are-still-exploding/?laptop%20video=
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Yes, charging at to fast of a rate can cause a LI-Io battery to overheat and possibly explode. Put it on a BBQ - Duuu the same thing happens?? Really?
What many do not understand is a high voltage LI-Io battery pack can take out the full battery from the circuit, so a constant voltage charger like used in lead acid battery will not work well in a Li-Io application. So even a alternator can not work well, IF the charge controller for the Li-Io battery is not designed correctly. Once several of the batteries in a series pack have become full, then the input voltage to the pack must be reduced. (this applies to battery packs above 100 volts DC).
Fred.
What many do not understand is a high voltage LI-Io battery pack can take out the full battery from the circuit, so a constant voltage charger like used in lead acid battery will not work well in a Li-Io application. So even a alternator can not work well, IF the charge controller for the Li-Io battery is not designed correctly. Once several of the batteries in a series pack have become full, then the input voltage to the pack must be reduced. (this applies to battery packs above 100 volts DC).
Fred.
