Title :
RBSM structure and its effects on fluid and gas transport [in VRLA batteries]
Author :
Zguris, George C.
Author_Institution :
Hollingsworth & Vase Co., West Groton, MA, USA
Abstract :
This paper discusses the important properties of wicking and wetting of recombinant battery separator media (RBSM) separators for valve-regulated Pb-acid (VRLA) batteries. The absorptive characteristic of a separator is one of the critical parameters required of separators. The ability of a separator to absorb, hold and release electrolyte has a direct influence on battery performance. The fibrous nature of the separator allows for various different design parameters. This paper discusses some of these design criteria
Keywords :
absorption; electrochemical electrodes; electrochemistry; electrolytes; lead acid batteries; transport processes; Pb; RBSM structure; VRLA; absorptive characteristic; battery performance; critical parameters; design criteria; design parameters; electrolyte; fibrous nature; fluid transport; gas transport; recombinant battery separator media separators; valve-regulated Pb-acid batteries; wetting; wicking; Batteries; Chemistry; Glass; Particle separators; Physics; Solids; Surface morphology; Surface tension; Surface topography; Valves;
Conference_Titel :
Applications and Advances, 2001. The Sixteenth Annual Battery Conference on
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6545-3
DOI :
10.1109/BCAA.2001.905118
