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Part 2: Can your generation plant survive an unplanned or emergency trip without sustaining major damage?
TEST EQUIPMENT
The equipment used in a capacity test should be a computer-based battery discharge test system with automatic data logging.
It should be capable of conducting single or multiple steps, constant current or constant power (kilowatt) discharge tests. It should include a video display of all pertinent data relating to a discharge test such as individual cell voltages, load current, overall battery voltage, average cell voltage, minimum cell voltage, maximum cell voltage, elapsed test time, program step number and program step elapsed time, battery location and battery identification number.
We are now Exponential Power – the power of many!
Exciting and powerful changes are happening at Storage Battery Systems, Nolan Power Group, Quality Standby Services and Summit Power Systems. We are proud to announce we are now collectively Exponential Power!
Exponential Power is built on the foundation of four great companies that provide industry leading service and cutting edge technology led by battery experts that have been powering you since 1915.
5 Common Mistakes in Battery System Capacity Testing
IEEE and NERC both require battery capacity testing as a means of predicting a battery system’s ability to perform when called upon during a loss of AC power, for acceptance of new installations, and in determination of end of life criteria for system replacement. While NERC is very vague and just states that “Capacity testing must be done at said interval”, IEEE 450, 1106 and 1188 have clearly defined frequencies, prerequisites and instructions on how these tests should be conducted.
From results that are submitted to us for warranty consideration or review, a group of common errors have come to light. Below are the top 5 most common mistakes that are seen in capacity testing.
Part 1: Can your generation plant survive an unplanned or emergency trip without sustaining major damage?
INTRODUCTION
Good question, and one your insurance company or investors are likely to ask and want documentation on.
The heart of the safety system that allows for an orderly and safe generating unit shutdown is the station battery and associated DC system. The generating unit will sustain major or even catastrophic damage if the station battery and associated DC system fail to perform as specified in the system design criteria.
Our Commitment to Safety – A Message about Coronavirus
Delivering reliable, safe power solutions to our customers around the clock, every day, is at the core of what we do. Our aim is to provide the reliable products and services that you count on, in good times, and in challenging times.
Reflections on Employee Generosity
Employees throughout our company performed acts of generosity during the 2019 holiday season. It’s because they’re passionate about community outreach.
What You Need to Know About Single Point Watering Systems
Single Point Watering Systems (SPWS) are great for efficiently filling forklift batteries with water. They save time and labor, making material handling operations like warehouses and distribution centers more efficient. And safer, so operators don’t need to remove batteries from their lift trucks to water their batteries.
Why Battery Watering is Important
Battery watering is essential to prolonging the life of your forklift battery. Proper watering helps prevent premature battery failure and costly battery replacement. However, in many cases, companies are not properly watering their forklift batteries. When they...
High Road Capital Partners Acquires Quality Standby Services
Storage Battery Systems, LLC (SBS), a High Road Capital Partners portfolio company, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Quality Standby Services (QSS). Quality Standby Services will be combined with portfolio companies Storage Battery Systems, LLC (SBS) and...
SPS in Fort Wayne Moves to New Location
Summit Power Systems (SPS) is a division of Storage Battery Systems and a provider of forklift batteries, battery chargers and testers, as well as energy storage products. Serving Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Ohio, the new facility is located on the northwest side of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Building on the company’s long history as a premier supplier to the motive power equipment industry, the new Fort Wayne location has a lot to offer: