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Reliability of valve-regulated lead-acid batteries for stationary applications.

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/918779· OSTI ID:918779
 [1]; ;  [1];  [2]
  1. Energetics Inc., Washington, DC
  2. International Lead Zinc Research Organization, Research Triangle Park, NC
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A survey has been carried out to quantify the performance and life of over 700,000 valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) cells, which have been or are being used in stationary applications across the United States. The findings derived from this study have not identified any fundamental flaws of VRLA battery technology. There is evidence that some cell designs are more successful in float duty than others. A significant number of the VRLA cells covered by the survey were found to have provided satisfactory performance.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
918779
Report Number(s):
SAND2004-0914
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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25 ENERGY STORAGE
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Energy storage.
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