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Battery Technology for Data Centers and Network Rooms: Ventilation

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Overview Lead-acid batteries are the most widely used method of energy reserve. Ventilation systems must address health and safety as well as performance of the battery and other equipment in a room. Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) batteries and modular battery cartridges (MBC) do not require special battery rooms and are suitable for use in an office environment. Air changes designed for human occupancy normally exceed the requirements for VRLA and MBC ventilation. Vented (flooded) batteries, which release hydrogen gas continuously, require a dedicated battery room with ventilation separate from the rest of the building. This paper summarizes some of the factors and codes to consider when selecting and sizing a ventilation system for a facility in which stationary batteries are installed.

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Publisher	American Power Conversion	File Format	PDF, requires Acrobat Rdr 5
Date Published	April 2003	Downloads	43
Format	White Papers
Topics	Data Center, Infrastructure Management

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