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Chapter 5
Summary of Battery Pack Validation
To ensure safe operating performance of a battery pack using A123 cells, the battery pack must be designed to
pass a critical set of design validation tests. This chapter summarizes the recommended minimal testing to be
performed on a battery pack, the performance criteria it must pass, and a set of design guidelines to follow while
designing the product. This chapter includes the following sections:
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Performance Testing
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Abuse Testing
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Compliance Testing