Title :
Some functional aspects of gas recombining catalysts in VRLA cells
Author :
Noveske, T.M. ; Misra, S. ; Mraz, S.L. ; Dillon, D., III
Author_Institution :
C&D Technol. Inc., Conshohocken, PA, USA
Abstract :
This paper discusses aspects of gas recombination by precious metal catalysts and their role in valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries. It describes a test method to determine catalyst efficiency, that is the percentage of hydrogen and oxygen that is recombined to form water. Testing is not only an important quality control tool but is also necessary to verify the integrity of the catalyst in its surroundings and to determine its limitations in varying operating environments.
Keywords :
catalysis; catalysts; electrochemistry; hydrogen; lead acid batteries; oxygen; catalyst efficiency; catalyst integrity; gas recombining catalysts; operating environments; precious metal catalysts; quality control tool; secondary batteries; valve-regulated Pb-acid batteries; Battery charge measurement; Electrodes; Hydrogen; Oxygen; Polarization; Testing; Valves; Vents; Voltage; Water conservation;
Conference_Titel :
Battery Conference on Applications and Advances, 2000. The Fifteenth Annual
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5924-0
DOI :
10.1109/BCAA.2000.838419
