http://www.engineeringtalk.com/indexes/categorybrowsekb.html Batteries, chargers and circuit protection latest news on Engineeringtalk en-gb Copyright (C)2008 Pro-Talk Ltd. All rights reserved. Thu, 15 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Thu, 15 May 2008 08:00:00 UT http://www.pro-talk.com/images/protalklogo90.gif http://www.pro-talk.com/ 90 79 The Terracon Energy Container integrates a complete hybrid renewable power system within a standard 6.1m ISO shipping container. Wed, 14 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Saft Industrial Batteries http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/sgt/sgt165.html Briefing note describes sizing considerations for engine starting batteries. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Industrial Batteries (UK) http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/iry/iry103.html Saft will provide a high voltage, 4kWh battery as part of the energy storage subsystem for the FCS manned ground vehicles family. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Saft Lithium Battery Division http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/sjp/sjp119.html Tests on go-kart batteries showed a 75% increase in battery performance when using the CEQ12 balancer. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Camden Electronics http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/cab/cab133.html Saft primary lithium and Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries provide power to the Jules Verne automated transfer vehicle, which has successfully docked with the International Space Station. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Saft Batteries http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/skv/skv132.html Nickel-cadmium cells can perform reliably for 20 years or more with minimal attention, a factor that can reduce lifecycle costs and benefit the environment Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Industrial Batteries (UK) http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/iry/iry102.html Offering nominal capacities from 12 to 70Ah in industry standard sizes, BEV batteries feature flame-retardant cases. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Camden Electronics http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/cab/cab132.html Contract illustrates the successful adaptation of Saft's 10-plus years of research in advanced Li-ion battery technology for specific, demanding applications. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Saft Batteries http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/skv/skv131.html Battery is specifically designed to help engineers meet all installation and system specifications as defined by EN50131 for the security industry. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Yuasa Battery Sales (UK) http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/yus/yus107.html Alcad Solar storage batteries are purpose-built to operate in photovoltaic and other renewable energy applications. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT Industrial Batteries (UK) http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/iry/iry101.html Electronic active current limitation responds much faster to overload or short circuit conditions than switch-mode power supplies. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT E-T-A Circuit Breakers http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/eta/eta152.html Company has also eliminated manual handling of batteries and expects battery efficiency and lifetimes to be improved. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT EnerSys Motive Power http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/hwk/hwk121.html Exide has supplied the batteries and chargers for Elsdale II, an electric powered canal boat that takes local schoolchildren and community groups on educational trips along the Grand Union Canal. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT Exide Technologies http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/cnk/cnk142.html The SWL2300FR gives 40% extra discharge capacity than a standard NPL battery. Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT Yuasa Battery Sales (UK) http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/yus/yus106.html Vantex cells are assembled in blocks of up to six cells to facilitate transportation and are delivered ready-filled with electrolyte to make installation fast and simple. Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT Alcad http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ald/ald107.html IBLUK's principle battery applications are covered by a range of downloads which give information on the application and the battery requirements. Mon, 28 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT Industrial Batteries (UK) http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/iry/iry100.html In order to prevent tripping, Block UK recommended adding a motor reactor (choke) that would smooth out the PWM (pulse width modulated) waveform. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT Block UK http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/blk/blk107.html SAIC's demonstration fleet is helping to usher in a new age of extremely fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly, urban transportation in the People's Republic of China. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT Saft Batteries http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/skv/skv129.html Chery Automobile has chosen nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries from Johnson Controls-Saft for its latest vehicle. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT Saft Batteries http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/skv/skv130.html Bob Liddle explains how to reduce the effects of harmonic distortion on power supply lines, thereby eliminating equipment failures and cutting production downtime, repair and replacement costs. Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT Block UK http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/blk/blk106.html A new fleet of Linde materials handling equipment at the new Eurostar terminal in London is powered by Exide Technologies' Sonnenschein Dryfit gel batteries. Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT CMP Batteries http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/cnk/cnk126.html Operational status is indicated by green and red LEDs which indicate whether there is an earth leakage current flowing which is insufficient to trip the device. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT Eaton Corp http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/eto/eto111.html Exide Technologies batteries powered equipment used at up to 7900m above sea level, surviving low temperatures and rough treatment. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT CMP Batteries http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/cnk/cnk125.html Breakers combine high interrupt capacity and tolerance to adverse conditions with the small physical size and low weight essential for use in aircraft and aerospace vehicles. Wed, 19 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT Aerco http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/aea/aea200.html On-load isolators provide safe, reliable isolation protection for downstream electrical equipment. Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT Rittal http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/rit/rit253.html