Title :
A new high rate lead acid battery
Author :
Juergens, Tristan ; Ruderman, Michael A. ; Brodd, Ralph J.
Author_Institution :
Bolder Battery Inc., Wheat Ridge, CO, USA
fDate :
5/1/1994 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A new approach to the design of lead acid batteries has been developed based on the use of very thin lead foil current collectors. The basic cell construction and the performance characteristics for the new cell are described. Spiral wrap cells based on this electrode concept exhibit extremely high power output with excellent capacity maintenance. Additionally, these cells exhibit very flat voltage at all currents, and are capable of very rapid recharge. Applications for this high power technology cover a broad spectrum such as portable power tools, UPS systems, electrically heated catalytic converters, military pulse power applications and electric and hybrid vehicles.<>
Keywords :
secondary cells; Pb; UPS systems; electric vehicles; electrically heated catalytic converters; high power technology; high rate lead acid battery; hybrid vehicles; maintenance; military pulse power applications; portable power tools; rapid recharge; spiral wrap cells; thin lead foil current collectors; Batteries; Electrodes; Exhaust systems; Lead; Spirals; Strips; Uninterruptible power systems; Vents; Voltage; Wounds;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
