Understanding Batteries (RSC Paperbacks) [Paperback]

R.M. Dell (Author), D. Rand (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0854046054 | ISBN-13: 978-0854046058 | Edition: 1

Batteries are becoming increasingly important in today's world of portable electronic devices, along with the need to store electricity derived from solar and other renewable forms of energy, and the desire to introduce electric and hybrid electric vehicles to reduce emissions. "Understanding Batteries" is a must for all those seeking a straightforward explanation of how batteries are constructed, their operation, and the factors determining their performance and life. Beginning with a brief history of the development of batteries and a discussion of their applications and markets, the book goes on to outline the basic terminology and science of batteries. The different types of primary (non-rechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable) batteries are then described and emphasis is given to the importance of matching the battery to the intended application. Examples are given to demonstrate how to define and prioritise the various criteria which comprise the battery specification. Throughout, the chemistry is kept as simple as possible. "Understanding Batteries" will appeal to a wide range of readers, including electrical equipment manufacturers and users, engineers and technicians, chemistry and materials science students, teachers and the interested battery user.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry; 1 edition (November 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0854046054
• ISBN-13: 978-0854046058
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,338,566 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #80 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Chemistry > Physical & Theoretical > Electrochemistry

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars More battery history, less modern technology, December 31, 2008

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Dr. Philip Johnson (Wisconsin, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Understanding Batteries (RSC Paperbacks) (Paperback)

It is difficult to understand why the authors of a book published in 2001 would include the sodium-sulfur battery as an advanced battery when it never reached the market place, but provide such a scant description of the lithium-ion battery, whose applications impacted all of us, even seven years ago. If it included the word 'History' in its title then the book's content would make more sense as it does a reasonable job of providing a background history for each of the battery types it describes. However, if the goal was to produce a book with widespread appeal to an audience seeking to understand the batteries encountered in daily life, then the book was a failure.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars no physics explained, May 14, 2008

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Newton - See all my reviews

This review is from: Understanding Batteries (RSC Paperbacks) (Paperback)

If you want to understand batteries from a physical point of view, i.e., using basic physics then don't buy this book. I was expecting an in depth discussion of the physics and got zero. This book assumes you understand everything and starts from there.