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Data center power infrastructure
Battery Systems3 min read

Designing Industrial Battery Rooms: Fundamentals and Standards

Industrial battery rooms require careful design to ensure safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. This guide covers essential design principles and relevant standards.

Vanya SmytheMar 15, 2024
Industrial battery bank installation
Battery Systems3 min read

Industrial Battery Installation Fundamentals

A practical guide to site preparation and installation procedures for industrial batteries, covering multiple battery technologies and common pitfalls to avoid.

Vanya SmytheMar 14, 2024
Industrial battery bank installation
Battery Technology3 min read

LiFePO4 Compared with VRLA Batteries

A comprehensive comparison of lithium iron phosphate and valve-regulated lead-acid batteries across performance, operating conditions, and environmental considerations.

Vanya SmytheDec 10, 2022
Industrial ventilation system
Tools & Calculators3 min read

EN 50272-2 Hydrogen Venting Calculator

Understanding hydrogen venting requirements for battery room design, with a free calculator tool based on EN 50272-2 standards.

Vanya SmytheJun 15, 2020
Battery cells and technology
Battery Technology3 min read

Industrial Battery Capacity Variation During Life

Understanding IEEE-485-2010 aging margins and how battery capacity changes over service life for lead-acid and lithium technologies.

Vanya SmytheJun 10, 2020
Technical consulting and engineering
Battery Systems3 min read

Engage Ethos Power to Help You Deliver High-Quality Projects

How Ethos Power Associates can mitigate risks during project tendering phases for power systems, drawing from 25+ years of experience.

Vanya SmytheSep 15, 2019
Industrial ventilation system
Battery Systems3 min read

How to Calculate Battery Room Ventilation Requirements

Learn how to determine ventilation needs for standby DC power and AC UPS battery rooms using the EN 50272-2 Standard.

Vanya SmytheAug 15, 2018
Solar panels in a field - renewable energy test image
Battery Technology3 min read

Reference Table of Typical Voltages for VRLA, NiCd & LiFePO4 Cells

A comprehensive reference resource comparing electrical specifications across three major battery chemistries used in industrial applications.

Vanya SmytheJul 10, 2018