Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Battery question

[Coalbunny <coalbunny@vcn.com>]

Warren, the H emmission is only part of it.  There will be an acidic
vapor along with it.  If you smell any rotten eggs, that's the H2S
(hydrogen sulfide). 
Carl


Warrend Greenway wrote:
> 
> I know about the hydrogen venting during charging cycles. So if
> they are in the hull do you just open the hatch and stay clear
> when you are charging? Is there any problem while discharging?
> I know you have to keep the batteries dry...
> 
> Warren.
> 
> > Loading battery is the problem.. creates hydrogen fummes.
> >
> > Hatch should be open and airventilation by little
> > pipe on a hose should fix it.
> >
> > On a diesel-electric sub the diesel can eat the hydrogen during
> > chargeing the batteries.
> >
> > Carsten
> >
> > Warrend Greenway schrieb:
> > >
> > > Hey, I have a battery question, for those information buffs: What would
> > > the overall dangers and benefits of placing the batteries inside the
> > > pressure hull be? What do you do about battery venting, if they are in
> > > water-tight battery pods? This isn't random, I was laying out parts of
> > > the OSS pressure hull and found that the batteries fit neatly inside the
> > > base of the hull. They could be sealed with an air tight  bolt-on deck.
> > > Any input? Should I give this up now and place the batteries in pods
> > > outside the hull??? Any input would be great!
> > >
> > > Also, for those info buffs, what about compiling a list on applicable
> > > battery information for review?
> > >
> > > Warren.
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