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Types of battery used in UPS and Electrical Substations

NCTHAI

Electrical
Nov 26, 2007
99
Looking for installation of batteries in industries for UPS application and in electrical substation for back up power. Would like to know what types of batteries are installed / recommended to use in industrial UPS application and in electrical substation back up control power. What is the % of installation of each battery type. Any statistics for battery installation world wide would be highly appreciated. Please provide citable references for the data provided.
 
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