BS 2550:1983
Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
Specification for lead-acid traction batteries
Hardcopy , PDF
15-06-1997
English
30-12-1983
Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Cell dimensions
4. Terminal dimensions
5. Performance
6. Marking
Appendices
A. Sequence of tests and apparatus
B. Determination of actual capacity
C. Determination of charge retention
D. Determination of high-rate discharge performance
E. Determination of endurance in cycles
F. Design of batteries for use on electric vehicles
and industrial trucks
Tables
1. Dimensions of narrow traction battery cells
2. Dimensions of wide traction battery cells
3. Relationship between concentration, density and
relative density of sulphuric acid solutions at
various temperatures
4. Minimum thickness of timber for wooden trays
5. Minimum thickness of steel for steel trays
6. Minimum number of lifting holes
Figure
1. Dimensions of thimble type terminals
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