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

Abstract

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.

Authors:
; ;  [1]
  1. Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (United States). Biomedical and Environmental Assessment Group
Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
OSTI Identifier:
10158667
Report Number(s):
BNL-60468
ON: DE94013536; TRN: AHC29413%%46
DOE Contract Number:  
AC02-76CH00016
Resource Type:
Technical Report
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 27 May 1994
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
33 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS; 14 SOLAR ENERGY; ELECTRIC-POWERED VEHICLES; PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SUPPLIES; ELECTRIC BATTERIES; HEALTH HAZARDS; OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY; DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMS; PLANNING; 330300; 140600; ELECTRIC-POWERED SYSTEMS; PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEMS

Citation Formats

DePhillips, M P, Moskowitz, P D, and Fthenakis, V M. SUNRAYCE 95: Working safely with lead-acid batteries and photovoltaic power systems. United States: N. p., 1994. Web. doi:10.2172/10158667.
DePhillips, M P, Moskowitz, P D, & Fthenakis, V M. SUNRAYCE 95: Working safely with lead-acid batteries and photovoltaic power systems. United States. https://doi.org/10.2172/10158667
DePhillips, M P, Moskowitz, P D, and Fthenakis, V M. 1994. "SUNRAYCE 95: Working safely with lead-acid batteries and photovoltaic power systems". United States. https://doi.org/10.2172/10158667. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/10158667.
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title = {SUNRAYCE 95: Working safely with lead-acid batteries and photovoltaic power systems},
author = {DePhillips, M P and Moskowitz, P D and Fthenakis, V M},
abstractNote = {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.},
doi = {10.2172/10158667},
url = {https://www.osti.gov/biblio/10158667}, journal = {},
number = ,
volume = ,
place = {United States},
year = {Fri May 27 00:00:00 EDT 1994},
month = {Fri May 27 00:00:00 EDT 1994}
}