Triple-baffle gas trapping and
venting system conserves liquid
Standard terminals
Heat sealed
construction
Plate envelope prevents
bottom shorting
Plates embedded in epoxy
to resist vibration failure
Through-partition
intercell connectors
Larger electrolyte
reservoir
APPLICATIONS
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Lead-Acid Storage Batteries
Batteries
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Figure 12.
Cutaway view of a typical battery used for starting, lighting, and
ignition (SLI).
and volume ratio, since the vehicle must also carry its power source. Traction batteries
are frequently deep cycled and require a fast charging rate for use usually within
24 hours. Typical applications are motive power for fork lifts and electric carts.
Traction batteries are usually of the tubular plate design, which performs more
favorably during deep cycle operation.
Stationary
Stationary batteries come in a wide variety of designs for different applications. They
are used for applications where power is necessary only on a standby or emergency
basis. Stationary batteries are infrequently discharged. Stationary batteries remain on a
continuous float charge so that they can be used on demand. The largest types of
stationary batteries are those used for electrical load leveling. Load-leveling batteries
store electrical energy for times of peak power demand and are taken off-line during
