The influence of various parameters on the cycle-life of valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries has been investigated. Experiments are performed to arrive at optimum design parameters for a specific application, namely, train lighting for passenger rail-cars. A combination of parameters which relate to paste mixing is investigated in order to maximize plate strength. Factors which relate to curing, inter-electrode spacing and compression ratio are also studied with a view to maximizing life. Accelerated life tests are carried out at 50 degrees C and the results indicate that the optimized parameters yield a life in excess of 500 cycles.


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    Title :

    Valve-regulated lead-acid batteries for heavy-duty cycling applications


    Contributors:
    Narasimhan, L. (author) / Raj, P. (author) / Hussain, Z. (author)


    Publication date :

    1999


    Size :

    6 Seiten




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English