Title :
Separators and their Effect on Lead-Acid Battery Performance
Author :
Doe, James B. ; Lemke, Paul W.
Author_Institution :
GNB, Inc., Industrial Battery Division, Langhorne, Pennsylvania 19047
Abstract :
The history and usage of separators in conventional lead-acid batteries for Stationary Power Applications are presented. Special emphasis is given to the role of the separator in the sealed lead-acid battery design. Separator materials, design parameters and interpretation of characteristics are delineated for common separator types. Details are provided regarding the influence of the separator on lead-acid battery manufacturing, charging and performance.
Keywords :
Batteries; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Electric resistance; Glass; Manufacturing; Particle separators; Permeability; Polyethylene; Rubber; Sheet materials;
Conference_Titel :
Telecommunications Energy Conference, 1986. INTELEC '86. International
Conference_Location :
Toronto, Canada
Print_ISBN :
0-9692316-1-X
DOI :
10.1109/INTLEC.1986.4794407
