DocumentCode
2798170
Title
Batteries and environmental requirements
Author
Kiehne, Heinz-Albert
Author_Institution
Varta Batterie AG, Hannover, Germany
fYear
1991
fDate
5-8 Nov 1991
Firstpage
209
Lastpage
213
Abstract
Presently all lead-acid batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries, mercury and silver cells can be recycled. The main substances used in batteries, recycling or disposal of used batteries, and general measures to solve the environmental problems are considered. No recycling exists for zinc-carbon and alkaline cells, but pilot plants are under construction. In March 1991, the European Community adopted a directive on batteries and accumulators containing certain dangerous substances. The directive is described
Keywords
primary cells; secondary cells; European Community; alkaline cells; environmental requirements; lead-acid batteries; mercury cells; nickel-cadmium batteries; secondary cells; silver cells; zinc-carbon cells; Batteries; Cadmium; Packaging; Pollution; Power generation economics; Power system reliability; Production; Recycling; Safety; Silver;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Telecommunications Energy Conference, 1991. INTELEC '91., 13th International
Conference_Location
Kyoto
Print_ISBN
0-87942-670-5
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/INTLEC.1991.172398
Filename
172398
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