I'm trying to build a charger like this:
http://99mpg.com/Data/resources/downloads/gridchargerstuff/dual_stage_grid_charger1.pdf
but... i would prefer to build the supply as a single unit and not use so many separate 48v supplies, add a higher 3a initial charge, and adjust the trickle current to
250mA instead of 350mA.
The charger is for a honda insight nimh 144v battery pack which charges fully to ~170v. There are 120 1.2v nom 6.5ah 'd' cells in series.
I am an electrician not an engineer so putting the charger together as prescribed is tempting, but something in me says there is a better way.
The goal is to top off the pack occasionally since the factory bms never charges the pack beyond 80%. I can use either 110 or
220v. I would like to keep as efficient as possible, but it is not a daily charger.
I need some help
rectifying the situation, please help, all is appreciated!