How to design battery backups based on new demands and conditions
Due to increased use of renewable energy sources, unstable grids are creating new challenges in designing power backups such as grid stations, switchgear & power stations. In addition the Fukushima accident has led to new requirements regarding emergency power in nuclear power plants. These new demands and conditions call for new battery solutions.
Designing a correct battery backup system must include aspects such as designlife, environmental conditions, cyclic expectations, ventilation, space limitations, installation & maintenance etc. Especially in cyclic applications some of these conditions will be extremely critical, example of this is cooling of the system due to heat losses.
Increased battery backup times in nuclear power plants is creating new challenges is aspects of installation space and reliability. EnerSys will describe how the latest development in the lead acid battery segment - TPPL (Thin Plate Pure Lead) technology can address these issues.
EnerSys will present an overview of the different technologies with a focus on lead-acid batteries, including descriptions of the battery construction and functions. By presenting case studies from nuclear power plant we will demonstrate how new increased security demands can be solved by the use of modern lead-acid batteries.
Presented by
Mark Coughlin,
Reserve Power Applications Specialist, EMEA
Mark has worked within the technical, R&D, and applications functions within EnerSys for the past 5 years.
In his current role as Reserve Power Applications Specialist, Mark’s primary activities are focused on supporting commercial sales & marketing functions to develop new market opportunities, customer training and product literature content.
Mark holds a BSc degree in Chemistry and PhD from University of Wales Cardiff.
