11.6 Electrical Power Flashcards
How do you convert DC to AC?
static inverter
What is the voltage of a battery?
24v
What is a battery used for?
emergencies & APU start
What is the minimum time a battery can last for?
30 mins
What is thermal runaway?
when more heat is produced in a battery than the surroundings
What is the voltage of a battery cell?
1.2v
What is the voltage of a battery cell during charging?
1.5v
What is the voltage of a battery cell during discharge?
1v
How often must a battery get sent to the workshop for checks?
Every 2000 operating hours
What type of battery is prone to thermal runaway?
Nickel cadmium
What voltage must you not discharge a battery below?
22v
How do you convert AC to DC?
TRU’s
If a battery is in series what increases?
voltage
If a battery is in parallel what increases?
current
What are the 3 stages a lithium battery is charged in and what stage is not required if done before?
constant current, balance, voltage source - balance