by Jim Harrington | Sep 25, 2024 | Stationary Battery, White Papers
The rapid advancement and adoption of lithium-ion batteries in battery electric vehicles and battery energy storage systems has people considering replacing their existing lead acid and nickel-cadmium stationary batteries with lithium-ion. The potential space and...
by Brittany Giorgi | Jun 24, 2024 | White Papers
Introduction Stationary battery systems have a high potential for electrical risk but with proper forethought and the implementation of simple design features, we can reduce that risk. This paper discusses simple but often overlooked or misapplied methods of improving...
by Brittany Giorgi | Jun 24, 2024 | White Papers
Introduction On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina slammed into Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama causing damage on scale never before witnessed in the affected area. Three weeks later, Hurricane Rita slammed into southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas causing...
by Brittany Giorgi | Jun 24, 2024 | White Papers
Introduction A major benefit of Lithium-ion batteries is the amount of power they can store. Unfortunately, this can also be a drawback because if this energy is released in an uncontrolled manner a very intense fire is the typical result. This can occur during...
by Brittany Giorgi | Jun 24, 2024 | White Papers
Introduction Stationary battery systems have a high potential for electrical risk, but the risks can be reduced with the implementation of simple design features. Stationary battery systems are traditionally used in telecommunications, switchgear systems, (MCC,...
by eberg | May 17, 2024 | Stationary Battery, White Papers
Introduction: Risk—Monitored and Unmonitored Both Lead Acid and Nickel Cadmium batteries produce flammable hydrogen gas during normal charging. Overcharging, excessive heat and many other factors can quickly cause batteries to produce even more hydrogen. As hydrogen...
