Batteries Are Becoming Increasingly Important In Today's World Of Portable Electronic Devices, Along With The Need To Store Electricity Derived From Solar And Other Renewable Forms Of Energy, And The Desire To Introduce Electric And Hybrid Electric Vehicles To Reduce Emissions. Understanding Batteries Is A Must For All Those Seeking A Straightforward Explanation Of How Batteries Are Constructed, Their Operation, And The Factors Determining Their Performance And Life. Beginning With A Brief History Of The Development Of Batteries And A Discussion Of Their Applications And Markets, The Book Goes On To Outline The Basic Terminology And Science Of Batteries. The Different Types Of Primary (non-rechargeable) And Secondary (rechargeable) Batteries Are Then Described And Emphasis Is Given To The Importance Of Matching The Battery To The Intended Application. Examples Are Given To Demonstrate How To Define And Prioritise The Various Criteria Which Comprise The Battery Specification. Throughout, The Chemistry Is Kept As Simple As Possible. Understanding Batteries Will Appeal To A Wide Range Of Readers, Including Electrical Equipment Manufacturers And Users, Engineers And Technicians, Chemistry And Materials Science Students, Teachers And The Interested Battery User. Ronald M. Dell, David A.j. Rand. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 216-219) And Index. This product is not available separately, it is only sold as part of a set. There are 750 products in the set and these are all sold as one entity. Batteries are becoming increasingly important in today's world of portable electronic devices, along with the need to store electricity derived from solar and other renewable forms of energy, and the desire to introduce electric and hybrid electric vehicles to reduce emissions. Understanding Batteries is a must for all those seeking a straightforward explanation of how batteries are constructed, their operation, and the factors determining their performance and life. Beginning with a brief history of the development of batteries and a discussion of their applications and markets, the book goes on to outline the basic terminology and science of batteries. The different types of primary (non-rechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable) batteries are then described and emphasis is given to the importance of matching the battery to the intended application. Examples are given to demonstrate how to define and prioritise the various criteria which comprise the battery specification. Throughout, the chemistry is kept as simple as possible. Understanding Batteries will appeal to a wide range of readers, including electrical equipment manufacturers and users, engineers and technicians, chemistry and materials science students, teachers and the interested battery user "Batteries are becoming increasingly important in today's world of portable electronic devices, along with the need to store electricity derived from solar and other renewable forms of energy, and the desire to introduce electric and hybrid electric vehicles to reduce emissions. Understanding Batteries is a must for all those seeking a straightforward explanation of how batteries are constructed, their operation, and the factors determining their performance and life. Beginning with a brief history of the development of batteries and a discussion of their applications and markets, the book goes on to outline the basic terminology and science of batteries. The different types of primary (non-rechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable) batteries are then described and emphasis is given to the importance of matching the battery to the intended application. Examples are given to demonstrate how to define and prioritise the various criteria which comprise the battery specification. Throughout, the chemistry is kept as simple as possible. Understanding Batteries will appeal to a wide range of readers, including electrical equipment manufacturers and users, engineers and technicians, chemistry and materials science students, teachers and the interested battery user." -- Publisher description
Batteries are becoming increasingly important in today's world of portable electronic devices, along with the need to store electricity derived from solar and other renewable forms of energy, and the desire to introduce electric and hybrid electric vehicles to reduce emissions. Understanding Batteries is a must for all those seeking a straightforward explanation of how batteries are constructed, their operation, and the factors determining their performance and life. Beginning with a brief history of the development of batteries and a discussion of their applications and markets, the book goes on to outline the basic terminology and science of batteries. The different types of primary (non-rechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable) batteries are then described and emphasis is given to the importance of matching the battery to the intended application. Examples are given to demonstrate how to define and prioritise the various criteria which comprise the battery specification. Throughout, the chemistry is kept as simple as possible. Understanding Batteries will appeal to a wide range of readers, including electrical equipment manufacturers and users, engineers and technicians, chemistry and materials science students, teachers and the interested battery user.
Cover......Page 1 Understanding Batteries......Page 3 Title......Page 5 Preface......Page 9 Contents......Page 13 Abbreviations, Symbols and Units Used in Text......Page 17 Glossary of Battery Terms......Page 21 1 Energy Storage in Batteries......Page 33 Part 1 Know Your Battery......Page 41 2 How a Battery Operates......Page 42 3 How to Choose a Battery......Page 54 4 How to Charge a Secondary Battery......Page 66 Part 2 Primary Batteries......Page 84 5 Zinc Primary Batteries......Page 85 6 Lithium Primary Batteries......Page 102 7 Specialized Primary Batteries......Page 114 Part 3 Rechargeable Batteries......Page 129 8 Lead-Acid Batteries......Page 132 9 Alkaline Batteries......Page 158 10 Lithium Batteries......Page 175 11 Advanced Rechargeable Batteries and Capacitors......Page 195 12 Some Applications for Secondary Batteries......Page 220 Recommended Reading......Page 248 Subject Index......Page 252 Back Cover......Page 257
