Battery Operated Devices and Systems (eBook)

From Portable Electronics to Industrial Products

Gianfranco Pistoia (Autor)

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2008 | 1. Auflage
408 Seiten
Elsevier Science (Verlag)
978-0-08-093254-5 (ISBN)

Infos

For researchers interested in devices and systems drawing power from batteries, this book will be a valuable information source. It reports on many applications in detail and presents the essentials of batteries. Links to further reading are provided through the 275 references.
In chapter 1, all applications in the portable and industrial areas are introduced. Some market considerations follow with details on specific sectors. In chapter 2, basic characteristics of all primary and secondary batteries used in these applications are reviewed. The most recent trends, especially for the ubiquitous lithium ion batteries, are covered. In chapter 3, portable applications, e.g. mobile phones, notebook computers, cameras, camcorders, personal digital assistants, medical instruments, power tools, portable GPS, etc., are described with details on their electronic aspects. There is particular emphasis on the devices' power consumption and management for the implications on battery life and the devices' runtime. Battery management is also dealt with in detail, particularly as far as the charging methods are concerned. The criteria of battery choice are stressed.
The comprehensive chapter on industrial applications includes aerospace, telecommunications, emergency systems, load levelling, energy storage, toll collection, different meters, data loggers, oil drilling, oceanography, meteorology, etc. The final part of this section is devoted to wireless connectivity, i.e. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Zigbee, which is exploited in many portable and industrial applications.
- A comprehensive review of battery applications
- Includes 209 figures and 62 tables
- Describes state-of-the-art technological developments

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Battery Operated Devices and Systems provides a comprehensive review of the essentials of batteries and battery applications as well as state-of-the-art technological developments. The book covers the most recent trends, especially for the ubiquitous lithium ion batteries. It lays particular emphasis on the power consumption of battery operated devices and systems and the implications for battery life and runtime. Battery management is also dealt with in detail, particularly as far as the charging methods are concerned, along with the criteria of battery choice. This book describes a variety of portable and industrial applications and the basic characteristics of all primary and secondary batteries used in these applications. Portable applications include mobile phones, notebook computers, cameras, camcorders, personal digital assistants, medical instruments, power tools, and portable GPS. Industrial applications range from aerospace and telecommunications to emergency systems, load levelling, energy storage, toll collection, different meters, data loggers, oil drilling, oceanography, and meteorology. The book also discusses wireless connectivity, i.e. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Zigbee, and concludes with some market considerations. Links to further reading are provided through the 275 references. This book will be a valuable information source for researchers interested in devices and systems drawing power from batteries. It will also appeal to graduates working in research institutions; universities and industries dealing with power sources and energy conversion; civil, electrical and transport engineers; and chemists. - A comprehensive review of battery applications- Includes 209 figures and 62 tables- Describes state-of-the-art technological developments

Inhalt

Front Cover 1
Battery Operated Devices and Systems: From Portable Electronics to Industrial Products 4
Copyright Page 5
Table of Contents 6
Preface 9
Chapter 1. Areas of Battery Applications 10
1.1. Introduction 10
1.2. Application Sectors and Market Considerations 14
1.2.1. Computing 14
1.2.2. Communications 20
1.2.3. Portable Tools 20
1.2.4. Medical Applications 21
1.2.5. Other Portable Products 21
1.2.6. UPS and Backup Batteries 22
1.2.7. Aerospace and Military Applications 22
1.2.8. Electric Vehicles and Hybrid Electric Vehicles 23
1.2.9. Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Vehicles 23
1.3. Application’s and Battery’s Life 24
Chapter 2. Battery Categories and Types 26
2.1. Introduction 26
2.2. Batteries for Portable Applications 27
2.2.1. Zinc-Carbon Batteries 27
2.2.2. Alkaline Batteries 30
2.2.3. Primary Zinc/Silver Oxide Batteries 33
2.2.4. Primary Zinc-Air Batteries 34
2.2.5. Strong vs Weak Points and Main Applications of Aqueous Primary Batteries 36
2.3. Batteries Used in Both Portable and Industrial/Vehicular Applications 36
2.3.1. Primary Lithium Batteries 36
2.3.2. Rechargeable Lithium Batteries (Lithium Negative Electrode) 47
2.3.3. Lithium-Ion Batteries 47
2.3.4. Rechargeable Aqueous Batteries 53
2.4. Batteries Only Used in Industrial/Vehicular Applications 66
2.4.1. Secondary Aqueous Batteries 66
2.4.2. Thermal Batteries 76
Chapter 3. Portable Applications 84
3.1. General Considerations 84
3.2. Video/Audio Applications 85
3.2.1. Notebooks, Tablet PC and Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC) 85
3.2.2. E-Book Readers 91
3.2.3. Cellular Phones and Smartphones 92
3.2.4. Personal Digital Assistants (PDA) 93
3.2.5. Mobile TV 96
3.2.6. Digital Still Cameras (DSC) 96
3.2.7. Digital Camcorders 100
3.2.8. Portable Players 101
3.2.9. Portable VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) Phones 104
3.2.10. Professional Audio/Video Equipment 105
3.3. Medical Applications 106
3.3.1. Meters 106
3.3.2. Therapeutic Devices 110
3.3.3. Diagnostic Devices 119
3.3.4. Miscellaneous Medical Devices 124
3.4. Miscellaneous Applications 125
3.4.1. Hobby and Professional Power Tools 125
3.4.2. Portable Barcode Readers 128
3.4.3. Portable Payment Terminals 130
3.4.4. Handheld GPS (Global Positioning Systems) 130
3.4.5. Fishing Aids 132
3.5. Portable Device Power Management 132
3.5.1. Power Management of the Device Components 134
3.5.2. Thermal Management of the Device Components 148
3.5.3. Battery Management 149
3.6. Trends in Battery Selection for Portable Devices 163
Chapter 4. Industrial Applications (Except Road Vehicles) 172
4.1. Introduction 172
4.2. Meters 172
4.2.1. Power Meters 173
4.2.2. Gas Meters 174
4.2.3. Water Meters 174
4.2.4. Heat Meters 175
4.2.5. Flow Meters 176
4.2.6. Other Meters 177
4.2.7. Meters with AMR Capability 179
4.3. Data Loggers 181
4.4. Sensors and Sensor Networks 182
4.5. Alarms and Security Systems 191
4.5.1. Portable Video Surveillance 192
4.5.2. Wireless Alarms 193
4.5.3. Remote Level Control 194
4.5.4. Power Line Surveillance 196
4.5.5. Pipeline Inspection Gauges (PIGs) 196
4.5.6. Access Control Systems 198
4.6. Automatic Assistance Systems 198
4.6.1. Emergency Lights 198
4.6.2. Beacons 199
4.6.3. Automatic Crash Notification 201
4.7. Oil Drilling 203
4.8. Oceanography 208
4.8.1. Current Meters 210
4.8.2. GPS Buoys 211
4.8.3. Seismometry 213
4.8.4. Underwater Gliders 220
4.8.5. Location by Argos System 222
4.9. Tracking and Monitoring Systems 224
4.9.1. Radio-Frequency Identification 225
4.9.2. Satellite Tracking 229
4.10. Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 240
4.10.1. Meteorological Satellites 241
4.10.2. Launchers 244
4.10.3. Portable Weather and Ambient Monitoring Stations 245
4.11. Aerospace Applications 246
4.11.1. Aircraft 246
4.11.2. Planetary and Space Exploration Missions 248
4.12. Military Applications 261
4.12.1. Ammunitions 261
4.12.2. Unmanned Air Systems 264
4.12.3. Soldier Equipment 266
4.12.4. Miscellaneous Naval Applications 268
4.13. Robotics 269
4.13.1. Details on the Robot’s Hardware 272
4.13.2. Examples of Mobile Autonomous Robots 274
4.14. Micro Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) 280
4.15. Farming Applications 283
4.16. Energy-Related Stationary Applications 288
4.16.1. Load Levelling, Power Quality and UPS 288
4.16.2. Telecommunications 310
4.17. Real Time Clock and Memory Backup 316
4.18. Wireless Connectivity 318
4.18.1. Bluetooth 318
4.18.2. ZigBee 319
4.18.3. Wi-Fi 321
Chapter 5. Vehicle Applications: Traction and Control Systems 330
5.1. Introduction 330
5.2. Electric Vehicles 331
5.2.1. New EV Proposals: Will They Succeed? 335
5.3. Basics of Hybrid Electric Vehicles 338
5.3.1. Series Drive Train 340
5.3.2. Parallel Drive Train 340
5.3.3. Series/Parallel Drive Train 341
5.3.4. Micro Hybrids 342
5.3.5. Soft Hybrids 343
5.3.6. Mild Hybrids 344
5.3.7. Full Hybrids or "Power Assist" 344
5.3.8. Plug-in Hybrids (PHEV) 345
5.3.9. Fuel Cell Hybrid EV (FCHEV) 346
5.3.10. Large Hybrid Vehicles: Buses, Light Trucks and Tramways 347
5.4. More Information on Hybrid Vehicles 348
5.4.1. Present HEV Production and Perspectives 350
5.4.2. Toyota Prius 353
5.5. Traction Batteries 357
5.5.1. General Requirements 357
5.5.2. Battery Management System 358
5.5.3. Battery Technologies 364
5.6. The Vehicle Control Systems 374
5.6.1. Recent Developments in Automotive Lead-Acid Batteries 382
5.7. Electric Bikes 383
List of Acronyms 388
Index 392
Color Plates 398

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 24.9.2008
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Chemie ► Physikalische Chemie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Chemie ► Technische Chemie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Elektrotechnik / Energietechnik
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Maschinenbau
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Umwelttechnik / Biotechnologie
• ISBN-10: 0-08-093254-1 / 0080932541
• ISBN-13: 978-0-08-093254-5 / 9780080932545