November 2014

White Paper

Expanding Technology for Advanced
Battery Applications & Fuel Cells

Dexmet has taken the “Expanding Technology” to the next generation of advancements, the micro-mesh material manufactured by Dexmet is infinitely variable, and the proprietary equipment developed anddesigned at Dexmet produces expanded material with smaller holes than anyone else and produces material that is thinner than anyone else in our marketplace. The expansion process produces a very consistent product as far as open area, hole size and conductivity.

Dexmet expanded materials are perfect for Advanced Batteries Applications and Fuel Cells, especially where you are using multi stacks of materials and you need consistent conductivity from stack to stack also the expansion process is more cost effective unlike perforated material.

The expansion process allows you to yield higher amounts of material than what you put in, this is especially important when your application requires expensive materials like platinum, niobium, zirconium and titanium.

Alber delivers the battery monitoring solutions you need. The Alber BDSU-50 delivers new technology and added features with the quality you’ve come to rely on!
• Real time battery monitoring for 12V/16V up to 50 modules in series
• Save time and money by automating the IEEE Recommended Practices for Battery Maintenance and Testing
• Increase reliability with 24x7 data collection, analysis and remote alarm notification

Real Time Data Capture
• Overall String Voltage
• Individual Cell Temperatures (Option)
• Discharge and Float  Currents
• Thermal Runaway Management
• Individual Cell Voltages
• Ambient Temperature
• AC Ripple Current

System Advantages and Features
• New patented DC test verifies the integrity of the entire  battery system.
- Internal Cell Resistance Test (Battery State of Health)
- Intertier Connection Resistance Test
- Mid-String Disconnect Switch Resistance
• No onsite computer is required for  data collection and alarming Multiple remote communication options
• Easily integrates to building management systems
• Manage your battery assets  across multiple sites with the Battery Xplorer Enterprise software
• Self-Calibrating

Free Live Webinar: Battery Testing with Calorimetry

December 9, 2014: 3:00 AM (EST) and 11:00 AM (EST)

Rechargeable batteries or accumulators are now being used in many day-to-day applications such as mobile phones, tablets, laptops or wireless devices. In developing these energy storage units, special attention must be paid to safety.

Join our upcoming NETZSCH webinar and learn about the possibilities for the caloric investigation of entire batteries. This includes cell charge and discharge cycles, exposure to increases in surrounding temperature, and penetration of the cell (nail test).
Important information can thereby be obtained for the safety-related evaluation of different cell types during development as well as of commercial cells.

The webinar is presented by an expert in the field of battery testing by thermal analysis. All participants have the chance to ask their own specific questions, which will be answered in the course of the webinar.

Click Here to Register

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