INTRODUCTION
DEFINITIONS
Definitions - hdbk1084_14
Definitions - hdbk1084_15
BATTERY COMPONENTS AND OPERATION
Cell and Battery Voltage
Series and Parallel Connections - hdbk1084_18
Figure 3. Cells connected in parallel
Series and Parallel Connections - hdbk1084_20
Sealed Lead-Acid Batteries - hdbk1084_22
Sealed Lead-Acid Batteries - hdbk1084_23
Electrochemistry of the Lead-Acid Cell
Negative and Positive Plate Construction Methods
Antimony/Calcium/Selenium/Tin Alloying
Figure 6. Typical construction of a tubular plate
Specific Gravity
Figure 8. Changes in voltage and specific gravity during charge and discharge
able 1. Specific gravities for flooded batteries
Effects of Discharge Rate and Temperature on Capacity and Life
Figure 10. Typical effects of depth of discharge on traction battery life
Starting, Lighting, and Ignition
Stationary
Portable - hdbk1084_36
Figure 14. Components of sealed lead-acid cell.
Figure 15. Diagram of a duty cycle
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General
Constant-Voltage Charging
Float Charging
Trickle Charging
Maintaining Electrolyte Levels
Avoiding High Temperatures
Safety Precautions - hdbk1084_46
Testing - hdbk1084_47
Testing - hdbk1084_48
Storage - hdbk1084_50
Storage - hdbk1084_51
BIBLIOGRAPHY - hdbk1084_52
BIBLIOGRAPHY - hdbk1084_53
CONCLUDING MATERIAL - hdbk1084_54
DEFINITIONS
Definitions - hdbk1084_14
Definitions - hdbk1084_15
BATTERY COMPONENTS AND OPERATION
Cell and Battery Voltage
Series and Parallel Connections - hdbk1084_18
Figure 3. Cells connected in parallel
Series and Parallel Connections - hdbk1084_20
Sealed Lead-Acid Batteries - hdbk1084_22
Sealed Lead-Acid Batteries - hdbk1084_23
Electrochemistry of the Lead-Acid Cell
Negative and Positive Plate Construction Methods
Antimony/Calcium/Selenium/Tin Alloying
Figure 6. Typical construction of a tubular plate
Specific Gravity
Figure 8. Changes in voltage and specific gravity during charge and discharge
able 1. Specific gravities for flooded batteries
Effects of Discharge Rate and Temperature on Capacity and Life
Figure 10. Typical effects of depth of discharge on traction battery life
Starting, Lighting, and Ignition
Stationary
Portable - hdbk1084_36
Figure 14. Components of sealed lead-acid cell.
Figure 15. Diagram of a duty cycle
Portable - hdbk1084_39
General
Constant-Voltage Charging
Float Charging
Trickle Charging
Maintaining Electrolyte Levels
Avoiding High Temperatures
Safety Precautions - hdbk1084_46
Testing - hdbk1084_47
Testing - hdbk1084_48
Storage - hdbk1084_50
Storage - hdbk1084_51
BIBLIOGRAPHY - hdbk1084_52
BIBLIOGRAPHY - hdbk1084_53
CONCLUDING MATERIAL - hdbk1084_54
