Tomberlin 2010 E-Merge, Руководство по обслуживанию

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Battery and Charger
MERGE 11-2
Chapter 11
The result is two metalloids, the lead sulfate (PbSO
4
) immerse in water (H
2
O). As the battery is fully
discharged, no electric energy can be generated.
After the connection of discharged battery and the charger, in the reverse procedures, the sulfate ion
(SO
4
) enters the electrolyte from the positive and negative plates to form sulfuric acid (H
2
SO
4
). The
oxygen returns to the positive plate to form lead dioxide (PbO
2
) (see Fig 11-4).
The result is the chargeable battery that can re-generate the electrical energy.
Fig 11-3: Discharged battery Fig 11-4: Charging battery
Common misconceptions about battery
Common misconceptions about the deep cycle battery of electric vehicle and the maintenance of the
battery are shown in the table below.
Problems Misconceptions Actual states
Deep discharge
“The electric vehicle runs slowly,
but we still can have it run until it
has no electrical energy.”
Try to avoid the deep discharge
of battery. Please refer to “deep
discharge ”.
Premature excessive discharge
“These are new batteries.
Therefore they can supply
power all day long.”
The new battery cannot reach
its full capacity until being used
and charged for twenty to fifty
times. Please refer to
“premature excessive
discharge”.
Mineral content
“Our batteries can use tap
water.”
Your tap water may be OK, but
inspection before hand is
required. Please refer to
“mineral content”.
Charger