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Title: SUNRAYCE 95: Working safely with lead-acid batteries and photovoltaic power systems

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10158667· OSTI ID:10158667
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  1. Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (United States). Biomedical and Environmental Assessment Group

This document is a power system and battery safety handbook for participants in the SUNRAYCE 95 solar powered electric vehicle program. The topics of the handbook include batteries, photovoltaic modules, safety equipment needed for working with sulfuric acid electrolyte and batteries, battery transport, accident response, battery recharging and ventilation, electrical risks on-board vehicle, external electrical risks, electrical risk management strategies, and general maintenance including troubleshooting, hydrometer check and voltmeter check.

Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76CH00016
OSTI ID:
10158667
Report Number(s):
BNL-60468; ON: DE94013536; TRN: AHC29413%%46
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 27 May 1994
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English