Thermal management of value regulated lead-acid batteries-a comparison of gelled vs. absorbed electrolyte technologies

Author

Gerner, Scott D. ; Brilmyer, George H. ; Bornemann, Dale H.

Author_Institution

Johnson Controls Inc., Milwaukee, WI, USA

fYear

1990

fDate

22-25 Oct. 1990

Firstpage

161

Lastpage

164

Abstract

Valve regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries used in the telecommunication and UPS (uninterruptible power supply) industries are considered. Due to these batteries´ compact designs, recombinant features and usage in enclosed environments, thermal management of the battery system must be taken into consideration for optimal life and performance. In this study the factors that affect the thermal performance of both gelled and AGM-type VRLA batteries in the 31 to 200 amp-hour range are explored and compared and application guidelines to minimize the potentially harmful effects of temperature are recommended. A method is proposed for evaluating the thermal stability of battery strings. The method takes into account the battery design, string layout, and charging.<>

Keywords

electrolytes; lead; secondary cells; stability; telecommunication equipment; testing; uninterruptible power supplies; Pb acid secondary cells; UPS; absorbed electrolyte; battery strings; charging; design; gelled electrolyte; life; performance; telecommunication; testing; thermal management; thermal stability; uninterruptible power supply; value regulated; Battery management systems; Communication industry; Electricity supply industry; Environmental management; Guidelines; Power system management; Thermal factors; Thermal management; Uninterruptible power systems; Valves;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Telecommunications Energy Conference, 1990. INTELEC '90., 12th International

Conference_Location

Orlando, FL, USA

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/INTLEC.1990.171241

Filename

171241