Parameterization of a Physico-Chemical Model of a Lithium-Ion Battery II. Model Validation

To draw reliable conclusions about the internal state of a lithium-ion battery or about ageing processes using physico-chemical models, the determination of the correct set of input parameters is crucial. In the first part of this publication, the complete set of material parameters for model parameterization has been determined by experiments for a 7.5 Ah cell produced by Kokam. In this part of the publication, the measured set of parameters is incorporated into a physico-chemical model. Model results are compared to validation test results conducted on the Kokam cell. The influence of current rate and temperature is considered as well as a comparison with pulse tests is shown. It is discussed to which extent material parameters obtained by experimental investigation of laboratory coin cells can be transferred to commercial cells of the same material. The validity of physico-chemical models to describe cells is shown. (C) The Author(s) 2015. Published by ECS. All rights reserved.