Edited by
Patrick T. Moseley, International Lead Zinc Research Org. Inc., Durham, NC, USA
Jurgen Garche,
Editor-in-Chief, ZSW, Ulm, Germany
C.D. Parker, North Carolina, USA
D.A.J. Rand
Description
For many decades, the lead-acid battery has been the most widely used energy-storage device for medium- and large-scale applications (approximately
100Wh and above). In recent years, the traditional, flooded design of the battery has begun to be replaced by an alternative design.
This version - the valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) battery - requires no replenishment of the water content of the electrolyte solution,
does not spill liquids, and can be used in any desired orientation. Since the VRLA battery operates in a somewhat different manner from
its flooded counterpart, considerable technological development has been necessary to meet the exacting performance requirements of the
full range of applications in which rechargeable batteries are used.
The valve-regulated design is now well established in the industrial
battery sector, and also appears set to be adopted widely for automotive duty.
This book provides a comprehensive account of VRLA
technology and its uses. In the future, all industrial processes - including the manufacture of batteries - will be required to conform
to the conventions of sustainability. Accordingly, the crucial areas of the environmental impact associated with the production and use
of VRLA batteries and the recycling of spent units are also treated thoroughly.
Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid Batteries gives an essential
insight into the science that underlies the development and operation of VRLA batteries and is a comprehensive reference source for those
involved in the practical use of the technology in key energy-storage applications.
Audience:
Battery companies, lead-acid battery users in industry (incl. automotive sector), designers and operators of remote-area power supply
systems. University libraries. Researchers based in the following departments: Chemistry, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering.
