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In Battery Room Ventilation and Safety, you'll learn ...
- Components and operating mechanism of a lead-acid battery
- How lead-acid batteries can create an explosive atmosphere in an enclosed space
- Ventilation requirements for lead-acid batteries
- Battery room design criteria
Overview
Preview a portion of this course before purchasing it.
Credit: 4 PDH
Length: 45 pages
It is common knowledge that lead-acid batteries release hydrogen gas that can be potentially explosive. Battery rooms must be adequately ventilated to prohibit the build-up of hydrogen gas. During normal operations, off gassing of the batteries is relatively small. However, the concern is elevated during times of heavy recharge of the batteries, which occurs immediately following a rapid and deep discharge.
Often HVAC designers underestimate the worst case for dangerous hydrogen accumulation, and display reassuring calculations proving that no danger really exists. But dismissing such a critical safety issue is not a prudent or responsible way to deal with it. Instead, we should be prepared to face the likely possibility of hydrogen build up, clearly identify the conditions when the risk is highest, and design systems that protect against explosive levels in a fail-safe way.
This 4-hour course describes the hazards associated with batteries and highlights those safety features that must be taken into consideration when designing, constructing and fitting out a battery room. The course is for reference only. Anyone involved in the design of a battery room should rely on the experience of a professional engineer who is well versed in applicable codes, standards and regulations for the installation site. Advice on specific ventilation rates required must be sought from the battery suppliers.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- The construction, function and operation of a Lead Acid battery
- Battery capacity i.e. 'Amp Hour Rate' or 'Reserve Capacity' voltage
- The differences between vented lead acid and sealed VRLA batteries
- The requirements of IEEE, OSHA, NEC, UBC and DOT for battery room installations
- Ventilation requirements for battery rooms to account for hydrogen and fume extraction
- Battery maintenance, testing and charging practices
- The dangers and the Health and Safety precautions associated with the lead acid battery, its service, use, and component materials
Certificate of Completion
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 24 questions. PDH credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.
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Preview a portion of this course before purchasing it.
Credit: 4 PDH
Length: 45 pages
