A diagnostic testing program for large lead acid storage battery banks

Author

Soileau, Robert D., Jr.

Author_Institution

Dow Chemical USA, Plaquemine, LA, USA

fYear

1992

fDate

28-30 Sep 1992

Firstpage

27

Lastpage

35

Abstract

A justification for the need and a discussion of the methods to perform capacity discharge and intercell resistance tests on large storage industrial battery banks in standby applications are presented. Reliability and economic data are presented to demonstrate battery tank criticality, the causes and consequences of failure, and the need for comprehensive battery maintenance programs, which include battery diagnostic testing. Recommended test frequencies, replacement criteria, and the equipment required to perform these tests are included. The capability to maintain a standby power source during testing is provided

Keywords

battery storage plants; lead; secondary cells; testing; Pb acid; capacity discharge; diagnostic testing program; economic data; intercell resistance tests; lead acid storage battery banks; maintenance; reliability; standby applications; Batteries; Communication system control; Control systems; Industrial plants; Inspection; Maintenance; Performance evaluation; Power system protection; Power system reliability; Testing;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 1992, Record of Conference Papers., Industry Applications Society 39th Annual

Conference_Location

San Antonio, TX

Print_ISBN

0-7803-0750-X

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/PCICON.1992.229330

Filename

229330