The History of the Battery Although there is evidence of electrochemical cells dating back to 2000 years ago, the story of the first true battery starts with an Italian physicist by the name of Alessandro Volta. In 1800 Volta created the first battery based on pairs of copper and zinc discs, the Voltaic Pile. It …
Monthly Archive: April 2012
Apr 10
Global UPS market
According to recent quarterly tracker results of the global UPS market from IMS Research, year-over-year growth slowed to 5% in Q4 2011 following three consecutive quarters of double digit growth. As part of its ongoing UPS market analysis, IMS Research shows 2011 revenues roughly in line with what was forecast. The year started out relatively …
Apr 06
Mechanical Construction of a Motive Power Cell (the SUNLIGHT way)
Have you ever wondered which is the mechanical construction of a motive power cell? Positive plate Negative plate Plate set Plate set assembly with terminal bridge and screw terminal Sediment spacer Cell container Cell lid Pole with threaded insert and sealing ring Anti-surge baffle Topping up vent plug Flexible cell connector Plastic head bolt
Apr 02
A brief introduction into LED Lighting Technology (Case Study – LED Street Lights)
Definition LED stands for “Light-Emitting Diode” and is an electronic device that emits light when an electrical current is passed through it. Typical Applications Street lights | replacing High Pressure Sodium (HPS) lights Outdoor peripheral lighting, streets & pathways, parks & gardens Flood lights | replacing halogen or HPS lights Outdoor peripheral lighting, signs, …