IEEE Draft Guide for the Ventilation and Thermal Management of Batteries for Stationary Applications

Ventilation of stationary battery installations is critical to maximize battery life while minimizing the hazards associated with hydrogen production. This guide is applicable to vented lead acid, valve-regulated lead acid, and nickel cadmium stationary battery installations and was written to serve as a bridge between the electrical designer and the HVAC designer. It describes battery operating modes and the hazards associated with each. It provides the HVAC designer with the information to provide a cost effective ventilation solution.