78. Deep Discharge Of Lead-Acid Batteries Explained
Battery manufacturers specify the end-of-discharge voltage based on battery design and application. Any discharge below the end of the discharge voltage is termed a deep discharge. Deep discharges, especially when more frequent, lead to battery capacity loss and degradation of the active material. Batteries subjected to deep discharges fail prematurely. In the case of lead-acid batteries, deep discharges damage both the positive and negative electrodes. Sporadic and infrequent low volt...
28 Maj 7min
77. Are EVs Fitted With Lithium-Ion Batteries The Future Of Passenger Transportation?
Electric vehicles, or EVs as they are more popularly known, are a sunrise sector with a lot of government encouragement so that car buyers shift to EVs from Internal Combustion Engine vehicles. Internal Combustion Engine vehicles are referred to as ICE vehicles. EV buyers are lured by the fuel cost savings that will accrue to them when they buy an EV. However, any fuel cost savings accrued to an EV owner have to cover the higher cost of EVs compared to ICE vehicles, insurance premi...
25 Maj 31min
76. Lithium-Ion Battery Room Design Recommendations
Did you know that Lithium-Ion batteries are not similar to lead-acid batteries in terms of safety and handling procedures? The popularity of lithium-ion batteries has resulted in the spawning of many dealers, traders, and assemblers of cells and modules. This is a good development, but many entrepreneurs are unaware of the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries. Hence, I considered doing this podcast episode focusing on the facilities to be incorporated in the battery rooms, keepin...
24 Maj 9min
75. Sulfation In Lead Acid Batteries - Explained
Sulfation is a necessary part of the operation of lead acid batteries and is a phenomenon which is less understood. The various types of sulphation and the problems due to sulphation when a battery is misused have been clarified. The characteristic signs of sulphation have also been explained. You are welcome to write to me with your comments and suggestions. The contact details are on the website, www.RameshNatarajan.in SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK Visit, www.RameshNatarajan.in to stay connected Jo...
19 Maj 9min
74. Possible Cause of Self-Discharge of Automotive Batteries
A battery manufacturer who manufactures automobile batteries faced a problem with their self-discharge. This issue started to arise after he began exporting his batteries. This is another Case Study. Join me as I walk you through the various steps before I zero in on the problem caused by an unexpected reason. This thrilling episode will make you assess your process. Another unmissable episode for all lead-acid battery manufacturers. To hear this enchanting case study, please tune in to...
30 Apr 8min
73. Will Lithium-Ion Batteries Replace Lead Acid Batteries?
I agree with many people within the battery industry and with battery users worldwide that Lithium Battery technology will usher in a change in the availability of battery technology. A lot of people hold the view that Lithium batteries will replace lead-acid battery Technology. Is it a far-fetched view or an impossible dream?Is it an unrealistic and non-achievable vision?To hear my views on this topic, please tune in to this episode of my podcast.SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK Visit, www.RameshN...
29 Apr 14min
72. Necessity Of Using Dry Charged Plates To Make Good SMF Batteries
The manufacture of SMF batteries is not as easy as that of flooded electrolyte vented type batteries. One main reason for this is that an SMF battery has limited electrolyte, and the specific gravity of this electrolyte cannot be measured. Is there a way to ensure the required consistent specific gravity in all the cells while maintaining a constant volume of sulphuric acid? How can a good SMF battery be manufactured? To learn how to make long-life, high-performance SMF batteries, pleas...
23 Apr 10min
71. How a Shortage of Antimony is Affecting the Lead Acid Battery Manufacturers
A shortage of Antimony metal is causing significant disruptions in the battery world, and the impact goes beyond battery manufacturers. So, what’s happening? The price of lead itself hasn’t skyrocketed, but the real trouble lies in the shortage of antimony, a key ingredient in the alloy used to make lead-acid batteries. And when something critical goes missing from the supply chain, chaos follows! Now let us understand why there is a shortage of Antimony. SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK Vi...
10 Apr 7min