Education and Networking

"Statistics speak for themselves: Battcon seminar attendance increased 63% from 2006 to 2007!"

Plan to take part in one of the three Battcon battery seminars. Attending a basics, advanced or focus topic seminar lets you brush up on old skills, discover new directions the battery industry is taking, and earn CEU credits.

These preconference seminars bring well respected, industry specialists into the classroom with the attendee students. Content focuses on batteries, technical aspects of the DC system, and manufacturing, maintenance, and testing issues. Enjoy learning and networking while earning 0.4 CEU's.

The seminars, offered at additional cost, are on the afternoon before the start of the conference. You may register ahead or pay at the door, space permitting.

"Battcon is an excellent forum for
the end-user to learn about batteries and the associated test equipment."

Actual quote from a Battcon 2006 survey form

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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