Title :
Increased float voltage and the effects of negative self-discharge on flooded lead calcium telecommunications cells
Author :
Martinez, T.G. ; Novak, A.F.S.
Author_Institution :
Pacific Bell, San Ramon, CA, USA
Abstract :
The problem of negative plate self-discharge in flooded lead-calcium cells is addressed. Two aspects of the problem are discussed. The first is quantification of negative plate self-discharge through recharge testing. The second is the benefits and drawbacks of equalizing the cells by the method of increasing the float voltage from 2.17 to 2.20 Vpc. Float operation, temperature effects, and polarization calculations are also discussed.<>
Keywords :
calcium; electrochemical electrodes; lead; power supplies to apparatus; secondary cells; telecommunication equipment; testing; 2.17 V; 2.2 V; Pb-Ca secondary cells; electrodes; equalisation; float voltage; flooded; negative plate self-discharge; polarization; power supplies; recharge testing; telecommunications; temperature effects; Automatic testing; Batteries; Calcium; Corrosion; Gravity; Low voltage; Polarization; Telecommunication standards; Temperature;
Conference_Titel :
Telecommunications Energy Conference, 1990. INTELEC '90., 12th International
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL, USA
DOI :
10.1109/INTLEC.1990.171253
