2nd edition. — John Wiley & sons, New York, 1997. — 530 p.Significant advances have been made in the development of maintenance-free batteries during the last few years. Written by an internationally known expert in the field, this book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the theory and practice of the three main types of maintenance-free batteries based on aqueous electrolytes that are in use today. The book has been considerably revised and expanded and includes new material on nickel/metal hydride batteries and corrosion of electrodes. Special features of this book include: Describes fundamental features of lead-acid, nickel/cadmium, and nickel/metal hydride battery systems in detail. Relates quantitative electrochemical theory to the design and choice of appropriate batteries for the various applications. Includes numerous examples of applications of maintenance-free batteries - e.g. in the power supply, electronic equipment and telecommunications industries. Gives practical information on the parameters that influence the performance and characteristics of batteries and their behaviour in the field.Contents:
Introduction
Fundamentals
Battery parameters, definitions
The lead-acid battery systems
The nickel/cadmium battery systems
The nickel/hydrogen and nickel/metal hydride battery systems
Loss of electrolyte and water
The internal oxygen cycle
Battery technology
Lead-acid battery technology
Nickel/cadmium battery technology
Nickel/metal hydride battery technology
Charging techniques
Battery monitoring and battery management
Storage, ageing, and disposal of batteries
Standards and regulations
Index
