VALVE-REGULATED LEAD ACID BATTERIES

Given the growing importance of valve-regulated lead/acid technology i n many existing and emerging market areas, an expert panel was assembl ed at the Sixth Asian Battery Conference to answer questions from dele gates on various technical and operational aspects of such batteries. Key issues included: advantages and disadvantages; performance and rel iability; thermal runaway; and failure modes. The interaction between the audience and the panel was both vigorous and informative. overwhel mingly, it was agreed that valve-regulated technology has come of age and offers a dynamic solution to many of the world's energy-storage re quirements and opportunities.