Batteries: Always Expected to Perform but Why Don´t They?

DC back-up power is vital to most refinery and oil production processes. The environment associated with many of these back-up supplies is usually aggressive. If the battery were to fail, the results would be costly. This type of problem is avoidable through the application of an alternative class of battery. This is but one aspect for consideration when selecting batteries. The authors will review real life scenarios of wrong choices and offer alternative solutions. The intent of the Paper is to offer suggestion when selecting batteries so as to avoid dramatic repercussions