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 2007 Survey Report
Sunday,
May 4, 2008. 1:30PM to 5:30PM. This $99 seminar helps you better
understand batteries and the material presented at the conference.
There is no prerequisite for this seminar. Space is limited, so
register early. You may register at the door; credit cards accepted.
(Note: Runs concurrently with the other seminars; choose only one
seminar.)
Beyond
the Fundamentals Seminar:
Advanced Topics in Lead-Acid Batteries
Now
with 0.4 CEU's awarded.
Instructors: Steve Clark, Mike
Nispel and other battery experts.
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
Sunday,
May 4, 2008. 1:30PM to 5:30PM. This $99 seminar helps you better
understand batteries and the material presented at the conference.
There is no prerequisite for this seminar. Space is limited, so
register early. You may register at the door; credit cards accepted.
(Note: Runs concurrently with the other seminars; choose only one
seminar.)
Focus
On: Battery Selection and Sizing Issues
Now
with 0.4 CEU's awarded.
Instructors: Jim McDowall, Jan
Reber
New
for Battcon 2008, this tutorial seminar focuses on one
specific topic. The
topic will change year by year.
This
year’s topic discusses how to select an appropriate battery
technology for an application and how to define the correct parameters
for sizing. Should you consider vented lead-acid, valve-regulated
lead-acid, nickel-cadmium or an advanced battery technology? Is
one product better than another for short-duration discharges? Should
you use parallel battery strings? In addition to answering these
questions, the instructors will cover important sizing issues, such
as selecting the correct number of cells, defining the duty cycle
for varying loads, and choosing adequate margins for temperature
and aging. Because most manufacturers provide software to automate
the sizing process, the seminar will not discuss the mechanics of
sizing calculations, but will discuss the IEEE standards that govern
these methods.
Sunday,
May 4, 2008. 1:30PM to 5:30PM. This $99 seminar helps you better
understand batteries and the material presented at the conference.
There is no prerequisite for this seminar. Space is limited, so
register early. You may register at the door; credit cards accepted.
(Note: Runs concurrently with the other seminars; choose only one
seminar.)
Looking
Ahead for 2009 . . .
After
you register for Battcon 2008 in Marco Island, mark your calendar
for Battcon 2009!
Battcon
2009 will be held April 27 to April 29, 2009 at the Gaylord Palms
Resort and Convention Center, Orlando, Florida.
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