Title :
The impact of gas recombining catalysts on VRLA cells
Author :
Miun, S.S. ; Mraz, S.L. ; Noveske, T.M. ; Holden, L.S.
Author_Institution :
C&D Technol. Inc., Conshohocken, PA, USA
Abstract :
The influence of an internal catalyst on gassing rates, positive and negative polarizations, and float currents on VRLA batteries is discussed. Comparisons are made with control cells without catalyst. Questions concerning the impact of an internal catalyst on battery life and its long term stability are also addressed
Keywords :
catalysis; catalysts; electrochemistry; lead acid batteries; polarisation; Pb; Pb-acid valve-regulated batteries; VRLA cells; battery life; float currents; gas recombining catalysts; gassing rates; internal catalyst; long-term stability; negative polarization; positive polarization; Atmosphere; Batteries; Chemicals; Clouds; Hydrogen; Maintenance; Particle separators; Polarization; Roads; Stability;
Conference_Titel :
Battery Conference on Applications and Advances, 1999. The Fourteenth Annual
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4967-9
DOI :
10.1109/BCAA.1999.796006