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4、side USA)Fax: 724-776-0790Email: CustomerServicesae.orgSAE WEB ADDRESS: http:/www.sae.orgSAE values your input. To provide feedbackon this Technical Report, please visithttp:/www.sae.org/technical/standards/ARP1817AAEROSPACERECOMMENDED PRACTICEARP1817 REV. AIssued 1984-09Revised 1998-03Reaffirmed 20
5、15-10Superseding ARP1817Battery Industrial, Lead-Acid Type,for Use in Electric Powered Ground Support EquipmentRATIONALEARP1817A has been reaffirmed to comply with the SAE five-year review policy.1. SCOPE:This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) describes an industrial battery, lead-acid type,
6、for use in electric powered ground support equipment.2. REFERENCES:2.1 Applicable Documents:The following publications form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. The latest issue of SAE or other publications shall apply. The applicable issue of other publications shall be the issue
7、 in effect on the date of the purchase order. In the event of conflict between the text of this document and references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtaine
8、d.2.1.1 SAE Publications: Available from SAE, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001.ARP1247 General Requirements for Aerospace Ground Support Equipment Motorized and NonmotorizedARP1816 Charger for Battery Powered Ground Support Equipment2.1.2 ANSI Publications: Available from ANSI, 11 W
9、est 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036-8002.ANSI B56.12.1.3 ASTM Publications: Available from ASTM, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.ASTM D 530ASTM D 6392.1.4 U.S. Government Publications: Available from DODSSP, Subscription Services Desk, Building 4D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philade
10、lphia, PA 19111-5094.O-S-801WB-133C2.1.5 UL Publications: Available from Underwriter Laboratories Publications, 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062.UL583 Section 13-12.2 Other Publications:Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Subject 1564 to be published3. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:3.1 Tray:3.1.1 The fol
11、lowing minimum requirements shall apply for batteries of 36 V and above:The outer surface of the tray shall be smooth.1-3/8 in (35 mm) lifting holes shall be provided on the tray as required. Each pair of holes shall be positioned in line with the center of gravity of the complete battery assembly,
12、so that during lifting, the battery will remain stable. Each lifting hole shall be capable of carrying the full weight of the battery.Protection shall be provided to prevent accidental contact between lifting hooks and terminals.TABLE 1Minimum Steel ThicknessBottom of Tray 1/4 in No. 3 gage 6.35 mmE
13、nds 1/4 in No. 3 gage 6.35 mmSides 3/16 in No. 7 gage 4.76 mmPartitions 1/8 in No. 10 gage 3.17 mmSAE INTERNATIONAL ARP1817A 2 OF 73.1.1 (Continued):The tray shall be designed to provide adequate ventilation and to prevent the accumulation of hydrogen gas under the cover. The tray shall provide an a
14、dequate number of drain holes in the bottom of the tray and adequate cell partition for rigidity of the tray.When battery covers are provided, a means of support shall be provided when the cover is in the open position. (See ARP1247, 3.4.3.2 and next several paragraphs.)3.1.2 Trays for 12 V batterie
15、s shall be 12 gage (2.8 mm) minimum with 16 gage (1.6 mm) partitions. Trays for 24 V batteries shall be 7 gage (4.8 mm) minimum steel with hinged cover optional. The cover shall be supported in such a way as to prevent the cover from touching the top of the cell in the event that the hinge is damage
16、d. The tray lifting slot and hinge arrangement shall be per vehicle manufacturers specification. Each lifting hole shall be capable of carrying the full weight of the battery.3.1.3 All battery trays shall be protected from damage by sulfuric acid. Coating shall be fused epoxy powder or equivalent ap
17、plied on a clean dry, steel surface.3.1.4 All batteries shall be stamped at the lifting point with the actual service weight of the individual battery per ANSI B56.1.3.1.5 Means shall be provided to prevent corrosion between cell and tray and partitions.3.2 Cell Containers and Covers:3.2.1 All cell
18、containers and covers shall meet the acid absorption test of ASTM D 639 and impact, rupture, and distention tests of ASTM D 530. As a minimum standard, cell containers and covers shall conform to Federal Specification WB-133C and shall have a minimum resistance of 240 in-lb (27.12 J).3.2.2 The seal
19、between the cell cover and the cell container, and all openings on the top of the battery other than the filling vents shall be gas tight and effectively sealed against seepage of electrolyte. The seal can utilize asphalt, epoxy, or heat seal. If sealing compound is used to seal the cover-container
20、joints, it shall be virgin, acid-resisting material. It shall be capable of maintaining an unbroken seal between the cover and container throughout a temperature range of -25 to +140 F (-32 to +60 C) ambient. Sealing compound recovered from batteries previously in use shall not be reused.3.2.3 Cell
21、container and cover material shall be compatible to each other in melt properties in a heat seal joint. An impact test on actual jar to cover seal sample shall show cover or container material failure only. No sealing failure shall be permitted.3.2.4 Jar to cover seal shall be maintainable throughou
22、t the life of the battery.3.2.5 Battery post seal to cover shall have a positive seal against leakage throughout the battery life.SAE INTERNATIONAL ARP1817A 3 OF 73.2.6 The vent cap shall be of the twist bayonet type. Suitable baffling shall be provided in the cell, vent, or cap to avoid spraying an
23、d to minimize creepage of electrolyte while at the same time permitting gas to escape.3.2.7 Containers shall have space above plate tops to provide for an electrolyte normal level of a height sufficient that the cells need not be watered more frequently than is customary for the service application
24、intended.3.2.8 Containers shall have sediment space sufficient to accommodate all the active material which will settle therein during the life of the cell so that during this period there will be no contact between the deposited sediment and the plate.3.3 Electrolyte:3.3.1 Electrolyte furnished in
25、or with the cells shall be a solution of sulfuric acid in pure water and shall conform to the requirements of Federal Specification O-S-801. The electrolyte shall be free of any added substance which alters the specific gravity thus invalidating the indications of the state of charge.3.3.2 Cells sup
26、plied under this document shall be furnished with fully charged specific gravity of 1.290 with a tolerance of 0.010 points and at an electrolyte temperature of 77 F (25 C).3.4 Elements:Elements (also called cells) shall be assembled by intermeshing positive and negative plates. The plates shall be i
27、nsulated from each other by microporous rubber or plastic separators with 50% minimum porosity. Positive plates shall be designed to assure the active material is retained throughout the life of the battery. Protection from mossing shall be inherent in the design.3.4.1 All cells shall consist of one
28、 or more positive plates and one more negative plate than positive plate. The end plates shall be negative ones.3.4.1.1 Positive plates shall consist of one piece grids of lead antimony or calcium alloy with a minimum grid thickness of 0.250 in. The design of the grid and the composition of the acti
29、ve material shall be such as to insure that the active material is held securely in place and in complete electrical contact with the grids.3.4.1.2 The negative plates will use a lead-antimony or calcium alloy grid and shall be the size, number, and thickness that conforms to the manufacturers comme
30、rcial standards for the various sizes and types of batteries and shall approximate the size of the positive plates, thickness excepted.SAE INTERNATIONAL ARP1817A 4 OF 73.5 Posts and Intercell Connectors:3.5.1 Posts and intercell connectors shall be adequate to carry, without excessive heating or vol
31、tage drop, the current incident to the service application. Intercell connectors shall be burned to the cell terminals and shall not obstruct the filling vents. Copper inserts, when used, shall be completely embedded in posts or intercell connectors to prevent contact with electrolyte. Copper strips
32、, when used for intercell connectors, shall be protected with a uniform and homogeneous lead or lead alloy coating not less than 0.002 in thick. This coating shall be suitably bonded to the copper strips to prevent peeling and shall be free from blisters and pin holes. When lead-coated copper connec
33、tors are used in conjunction with cast alloy and pieces, the lead coating on the connectors shall become an integral part of the cast alloy pieces.3.5.2 Intercell connectors and terminals shall be individually covered with an insulated cover. Covers shall be removable and will be provided with a mea
34、ns for checking voltage.3.5.3 Posts shall be sealed as stated in 3.2.5.3.6 Markings:Batteries shall be provided with the following information which shall be legibly shown on the intercell connector between number 1 and number 2 cell and/or on the side of the tray under the lifting tab.MANUFACTURERS
35、 NAMEBATTERY MODELBATTERY SERIAL NUMBERAMPERE HOUR CAPACITYDATE OF MANUFACTURE (MONTH AND YEAR)4. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:4.1 Capacity Ratings:The battery shall deliver 90% of the capacity ratings upon shipment and 100% of the ratings on or before the 10th cycle.4.1.1 Capacity Testing Procedure:4.1
36、.1.1 The battery shall be supplied in a charged and wet, or dry charged condition. When a capacity check is conducted, it may be given 10 cycles of charge-discharge prior to a determination of its conformity to rated capacity.4.2 Life Cycle Tests:The supplier shall state how many 80% discharge cycle
37、s the battery will deliver before it fails to discharge at least 80% of the rated capacity. This shall in no case be less than 1500 cycles.SAE INTERNATIONAL ARP1817A 5 OF 74.3 Workmanship:4.3.1 The workmanship in fabricating the parts, the assembly of the battery, and the lead burning shall be first
38、 class in every particular. Plate active material shall be free from breaks and loose parts. Grids shall be free of open sections, evidence of cold pouring, cracks, or blowholes. All sections of plates involving lead burning shall be homogeneous and free from blowholes or imperfect bonds between the
39、 portions joined.4.4 Suppliers Inspection Responsibilities:4.4.1 Unless otherwise specified herein, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection and test requirements prior to offering batteries for acceptance. The suppliers may utilize his/her own facilities or any other commer
40、cial laboratory acceptable to the purchaser. Inspection records of the examination shall be kept complete and made available to the purchaser.Where it is impractical to complete any test on batteries taken from current production prior to delivery, such as performance test, the supplier shall make a
41、vailable his/her records of tests on preceding production.4.5 Cold Climate Operations:For temperatures below 0 F (-18 C) special actions must be taken to obtain acceptable battery performance, i.e., heat augmentation, insulation, charging, and operating procedure modification.4.6 Hot Climate Operati
42、ons:For temperatures above 104 F (40 C) special actions must be taken to insure safe battery charging, i.e., cooling fans, shield from sun, etc.5. BATTERY CABLES:5.1 The size of cable used for battery leads of electric powered vehicles of the battery-electric type must provide sufficient cross-secti
43、on of copper to carry both the operating currents and the charging currents without excessive heating and without excessive voltage drop. They shall be of flexible cable conforming to UL583. Minimum sizes are shown in Table 2. Lead length shall be kept to a minimum.SAE INTERNATIONAL ARP1817A 6 OF 75
44、.2 The battery cables shall be color coded (red = positive, black = negative) and/or suitably identified.6. BATTERY CONNECTORS:6.1 All connectors shall be coded and keyed to insure that only a battery of proper voltage may be connected to a piece of equipment.7. OPTIONS:7.1 Reduced maintenance valve
45、 regulated lead-acid batteries are available with the same capacities as the vented cell lead-acid industrial batteries. For the same capacity, a valve regulated battery may be slightly larger than a vented cell battery.8. NOTES:The change bar ( l ) located in the left margin is for the convenience
46、of the user in locating areas where technical revisions, not editorial changes, have been made to the previous issue of this document. An (R) symbol to the left of the document title indicates a complete revision of the document.PREPARED BY SAE SUBCOMMITTEE AGE-2C, VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ANDAIRCRAFT SERVICING OF COMMITTEE AGE-2, AIR CARGO AND AIRCRAFTGROUND EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMSTABLE 2 - Battery Cables (36 in (0.9 m) Maximum from Edge of Tray)6 h Ampere Hour Rating Minimum Size AWG0-560 2561-780 1/0781-900 2/0901-1040 3/01041-1200 4/01200 and above 250 MCMSAE INTERNATIONAL ARP1817A 7 OF 7
