Abstract:
A lead acid storage battery having dry discharged plates contains a hydrogen ion producing salt within its container. The cell is activated by the addition of water only followed by charging. The presence of the salt prevents the formation of a deleterious corrosion. Preferred salts are the acid sulfates of the alkali metals.
Abstract:
A SOLAR STILL IS DESCRIBED IN WHICH A VERTICAL MICROPOROUS EVAPORATOR HAVING A DARK OUTER SURFACE IS HOUSED WITHIN BUT SEPARATED FROM A TRANSPARENT TUBE. IMPURE OR SALT WATER IS FEED UP THE POROUS EVAPORATOR EITHER BY MECHANICAL MEANS OR BY CAPILLARY FORCES FROM A RESERVOIR AT THE TUBE BASE. SUNLIGHT IMPINGING ON THE INNER DARK TUBE CAUSES WATER TO EVAPORATE THEREFROM. THE VAPOR SUBSEQUENTLY CONDENSES ON THE INNER SURFACE OF THE TRANSPARENT TUBE AND RUS DOWN TO A COLLECTING RING AT THE BASE THEREOF. CONCENTRATION EFFECTS CAUSE CONCENTRATED IMPURITIES TO FLOW DOWN THE POROUS EVAPORATOR SO THAT ITS SURFACE PORES DO NOT BECOME THE POROUS EVAPORATOR SO THA OUTER TUBE MAY BE GLASS OR PLASTIC. ITS INNER SURFACE MAY BE TREATED TO CAUSE THE CONDENSED WATER TO RUN DOWN AS A SHEET RATHER THAN COLLECT AS DROPS. REFLECTORS OR OTHER LIGHT DIRECTING MEANS MAY BE PLACED ABOUT THE TUBE TO GATHER AND CONCENTRATE THE SOLAR RADIATION REACHING THE 19DARK TUBE. IN THE ALTERNATE DESIGN, IMPURE WATER IS FED TO THE TOP OF THE POROUS EVAPORATOR.
Abstract:
1429440 Grids for lead-acid storage cells ESB Inc 16 Oct 1974 [13 Dec 1973] 44857/74 Heading H1B A cylindrical lead-acid storage cell 10 comprises a tubular negative electrode 16, a cylindrical portion of positive active material 22, a tubular separator 20, sulphuric acid electrolyte and a lead containing positive grid 24, the grid having a cylindrical portion and a portion located on a diametric plane embedded in the cylindrical position active material. Negative active material 18 in the form of lead sponge is in electrical contact with the electrode 16 which consists of a lead cup. The positive active material comprises lead peroxide and the cell is surrounded by a moulded plastics container 12 and cover 14. The grid is formed as a cast sheet which is then bent into. an approximately S-shaped cross-section. In a modification the grid comprises an expanded lead sheet which is formed into an E-shaped cross-section and a moulded lead terminal is provided on the grid.
Abstract:
1429440 Grids for lead-acid storage cells ESB Inc 16 Oct 1974 [13 Dec 1973] 44857/74 Heading H1B A cylindrical lead-acid storage cell 10 comprises a tubular negative electrode 16, a cylindrical portion of positive active material 22, a tubular separator 20, sulphuric acid electrolyte and a lead containing positive grid 24, the grid having a cylindrical portion and a portion located on a diametric plane embedded in the cylindrical position active material. Negative active material 18 in the form of lead sponge is in electrical contact with the electrode 16 which consists of a lead cup. The positive active material comprises lead peroxide and the cell is surrounded by a moulded plastics container 12 and cover 14. The grid is formed as a cast sheet which is then bent into. an approximately S-shaped cross-section. In a modification the grid comprises an expanded lead sheet which is formed into an E-shaped cross-section and a moulded lead terminal is provided on the grid.