Stationary
Battery Basics Seminar
Now
with 0.4 CEU's awarded.
Instructors: Garth Corey, Rick Tressler
Do
I use the same charge voltage for all my different batteries? What
is the impact of using the wrong charge voltage? When is a battery
operating in a cycling environment? A standby/float environment?
What are the management differences? What are some of the more predominant
battery failure mechanisms? What can be done to avoid and control
them? How can I get the most life out of my batteries? This session
can help. Our two instructors spend the afternoon discussing fundamentals
of the lead-acid battery.
"I
found a lot of beneficial information in the Battery Basics seminar
that got me up to speed for the conference."
From
the Battcon Survey Report
Beyond
the Fundamentals Seminar:
Advanced Topics in Lead-Acid Batteries
Now
with 0.4 CEU's awarded.
Instructors: Curtis Ashton, Steve Clark
This seminar
provides additional, in-depth information for attendees who need
a more intense understanding of their battery systems. Beyond the
Fundamentals explores five key topic areas that will assist in understanding
more about what goes on inside as well as outside a battery. These
topics include discussions on the following:
- Advanced
lead acid fundamentals.
- Application,
selection, and considerations for both conventional flooded and
VRLA types.
- Data collection,
record keeping, IEEE recommendations, warranty, and trending health.
- Failure modes,
the aging process, warranty issues, and end of life determination.
- Periodic
visual inspection criteria, where problems arise, and causes of
troubles throughout the service life of a battery.
"Although
I have pretty good battery knowledge, I picked up many tips in the
Advanced seminar as well as the conference."
From
the Battcon 2007 Survey Report
Focus
On: Advanced Technologies
Now
with 0.4 CEU's awarded.
Instructors: Jim McDowall, Mike Nispel
Should you consider an advanced battery technology for your application? What about non-battery technologies such as flywheels or EDLC's? Or a fuel cell? What is the difference between a supercapacitor and an ultracapacitor? The first half of this session provides an understanding of emerging electricity storage technologies and their advantages and disadvantages compared to traditional battery types.
The second session half addresses lithium-ion batteries in the stationary market. Why are lithium-ion batteries described as being the ultimate battery? What makes them different from lead acid? Are there downsides? This session will inform you of the pros and cons of lithium-ion batteries in regards to performance, maintenance and safety for stationary applications.
Note on All Seminars
All seminars run Sunday,
April 26, 2009, 1:30PM to 5:30PM. Each $99 seminar helps you better
understand batteries and the material presented at the conference.
There is no prerequisite for any seminar. You may register at the door; credit cards accepted.
(Note: Seminars run concurrently ; choose only one
seminar.)
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