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Battery construction, voltage production, and hazards. |
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|  DOE-STD-1170-2003
Electrode
Cell
b.
Describe the hazards associated with storage batteries.
c.
Define the following terms:
Voltaic cell
Battery
Electrode
Electrolyte
Specific gravity
Ampere-hour
Electrolysis
Equalizing Charge
Float Charge
Pilot Cell
d.
Describe the operation of a simple voltaic cell.
e.
Explain the relationship between specific gravity and state of charge of a lead-acid
battery.
f.
Describe the relationship between total battery voltage and individual cell voltage
for a series-connected battery.
g.
Explain the advantage of connecting a battery in parallel with respect to
current-carrying capability.
h.
Describe the difference between primary and secondary cells with respect to
recharge capability.
i.
State the advantages of each of the following types of batteries:
Carbon-zinc cell
Alkaline cell
Nickel-cadmium cell
Edison cell
Mercury cell
j.
Explain how gas generation is minimized for a lead-acid battery and the steps to
prevent hydrogen buildup.
k.
Explain how heat is generated in a lead-acid battery.
l.
Describe the various uses of battery banks in DOE facilities.
m.
Describe how batteries are tested.
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