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  • BS 2550:1983

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    Specification for lead-acid traction batteries

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  15-06-1997

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  30-12-1983

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Committees responsible
    Specification
    1. Scope
    2. Definitions
    3. Cell dimensions
    4. Terminal dimensions
    5. Performance
    6. Marking
    Appendices
    A. Sequence of tests and apparatus
    B. Determination of actual capacity
    C. Determination of charge retention
    D. Determination of high-rate discharge performance
    E. Determination of endurance in cycles
    F. Design of batteries for use on electric vehicles
         and industrial trucks
    Tables
    1. Dimensions of narrow traction battery cells
    2. Dimensions of wide traction battery cells
    3. Relationship between concentration, density and
         relative density of sulphuric acid solutions at
         various temperatures
    4. Minimum thickness of timber for wooden trays
    5. Minimum thickness of steel for steel trays
    6. Minimum number of lifting holes
    Figure
    1. Dimensions of thimble type terminals

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    Specifies standard characteristics, methods of test, requirements and dimensions of lead-acid traction batteries used as a power source for electric vehicles or materials handling equipment.

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    Committee PEL/21
    Development Note IMPLEMENTS CENELEC HD 465.1
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

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