Provides a comprehensive survey of the principles of maintenance-free lead-acid, nickel/cadmium and nickel/hydride batteries. The fundamental processes in the three battery systems and influencing parameters are described and related to the performance and characteristics of the batteries. Numerous examples of applications of batteries in the field are given; - there is a growing market for maintenance-free batteries particcularly in the field of stationary application e.g. telephones, computers and alarm systems. All manufacturers, researchers an dusers of batteries will find this book an invaluable source of information.
Introduction; fundamental laws, definitions; the lead-acid battery system; the nickel/cadmium battery system; the nickel/hydride battery system; water decomposition, self-discharge; gas and water loss; ways to reduce water loss; battery technology; lead-acid battery technology; lead-acid battery design; nickel cadmium battery technology; sealed nickel/ cadmium battery design; nickel/hydride batteries; charging techniques; heat- and temperature problems; battery monitoring; standards and regulations; general questions; subject index.