HYDROGEN ACCUMULATION IN THE BATTERY POCKETS OF BUOYS WITH LEAD-ACID BATTERIES

Abstract

This report is a comprehensive study of the causes and prevention of hydrogen gas accumulation in electric lighted buoys powered by lead-acid storage batteries. The chemistry of possible causes of hydrogen evolution is discussed. Measurements of hydrogen concentration in various lighted buoys are presented. Results showed a high percentage of buoys with explosive mixtures in battery pockets. Increasing the size of ventilation tubing and converting to an "open" type vent valve reduced the hydrogen gas concentration below the lower explosive limit.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 20, 1961
Accession Number
AD0260515

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Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemistry
  • Coast Guard
  • Diagrams
  • Engineering
  • Explosions
  • Explosive Gases
  • Explosives
  • Hydrogen
  • Lead Acid Batteries
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Personal Information Managers
  • Specific Gravity
  • Storage Batteries
  • Ventilation
  • Wiring Diagrams
  • Word Processors

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  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Oceanography.