Title :
Reliable energy - a view from the bottom, the user. Alternatives to the VRLA battery
Author_Institution :
SBC Services Inc., USA
Abstract :
The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview, from the user\´s perspective, of how the predominant battery technology used by the telecommunications industry has not provided the "reliable energy" necessary for today\´s telecom network. To provide information on alternative technologies that will greatly improve the "reliable energy" we all strive for. Finally, to suggest a technology shift from the predominant technology to the alternatives. A shift to safer, higher density, better performance, longer life, lower life cycle cost and truly "reliable energy".
Keywords :
secondary cells; telecommunication power supplies; VRLA battery alternatives; battery technology; higher density; life; life cycle cost; performance; technology shift; telecommunications industry; Batteries; Communication industry; Condition monitoring; Costs; Investments; Lithium; Power system reliability; Telecommunication network reliability; Telephony; Valves;
Conference_Titel :
Telecommunications Energy Conference, 2002. INTELEC. 24th Annual International
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7512-2
DOI :
10.1109/INTLEC.2002.1048664