An Introduction to Electrical Storage Batteries

Introductory technical guidance for electrical and civil engineers interested in facilities to store and utilize electrical batteries. Here is what is discussed: 1. BATTERY USAGE 2. BATTERY TYPES 3. BATTERY SAFETY 4. GENERAL BATTERY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 5. VISUAL INSPECTIONS OF BATTERIES 6. MEASUREMENTS OF BATTERY CONDITION 7. BATTERY MAINTENANCE SPECIFICS 8. TESTING OF BATTERIES 9. FLOODED LEAD-ACID BATTERY CHARGING PRECAUTIONS 10. BATTERY CHARGING CONSIDERATIONS 11. NORMAL FLOATING BATTERY CHARGE 12. EQUALIZING BATTERY CHARGE 13. VALVE-REGULATED LEAD-ACID CELL BATTERIES 14. CHARGING OF VALVE-REGULATED CELLS 15. TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION FOR VALVE REGULATED CELLS 16. NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES 17. REQUIREMENTS FOR NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES.