Batteries are typically not used that way in the D1. They are normally used until basically empty. By using extra full discharges of partially empty batteries, we possibly degrade the life of the batteries. To do a proper memory effect study is a very large project. First, a significant number of cells need to be tested to avoid the effect of cell to cell differences.
All equipment needs to be identical and it needs to be under temperature controlled environment.
Each cell needs to be identically mounted and ventilated to avoid temperature differences to effect the test. At the end of that preconditioning period, both groups are evaluated for ability to deliver a full discharge. Thereafter, the whole thing is repeated several times to evaluate if the process is repeatable. When the initial test is over, the cells should continue to be tested until they fail. That will verify if the life of the cells has been degraded by the added refresh cycles.