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 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...
by Jason Meyer | May 7, 2024 | Stationary Battery, White Papers
Introduction An electrical contractor created a short circuit during a battery installation. In 2016, we received a called for assistance from one of our customers when their “embedded” electrical contractor installed two battery systems in a new unit at their...
by Jason Meyer | May 7, 2024 | Stationary Battery, White Papers
Introduction Battery system maintenance and monitoring are key elements in the reliability of any DC battery powered system and are IEEE and NERC requirements. Also, most battery manufacturers require regular maintenance and maintenance records of purchased batteries...
by Jason Meyer | May 7, 2024 | Stationary Battery, White Papers
Introduction Lead-acid batteries have been around for more than 150 years. While flat plate models with a lattice grid represented a technological leap forward in 1881, tubular construction is a more robust technology with many advantages. With advancements such as...
by Jason Meyer | May 7, 2024 | Stationary Battery, White Papers
Introduction An electrical contractor damaged jars during installation resulting in delayed leaks surfacing after new battery and battery building was turned over to plant operations. In 2017 we received a call from a utility customer who reported leaking cells in a...
