Linden's Handbook of Batteries, 4th Edition by Thomas Reddy (Author). Totally revised all through, Linden's Handbook of Batteries, Fourth Editions gives authoritative protection of the characteristics, properties, and performance of each major battery type. New data on emerging battery methods and their purposes is included on this definitive volume. Worldwide consultants supply unparalleled technical steering on using modern applied sciences, materials, and methods in new designs and merchandise, and selecting essentially the most suitable battery for a particular application. All the in-depth information you want is contained in this complete resource. The book will be useful to graduate students, battery researchers, functions engineers, and all others interested in the state-of-the-artwork in battery technology.
After I was President of Duracell's New Products and Know-how Division, David Linden was working for us similtaneously a consultant. At that time David was working on his second edition. Now I have acquired all 4 editions and may say there are not any other reference books on battery and gas cell technology which can be almost as comprehensive as these books. I have simply began utilizing the 4th edition and it incorporates much wanted know-how updates on previous as well as new battery chemistries. That is absolutely important due to the substantial R&D investment in battery technologies which has occurred within the final 15 years as a result of fast development of portable electronics, handheld telephones, notebook computer systems, and, not too long ago, electric autos of many types. Tom Reddy has finished an impressive job, carrying on the work of David Linden by collecting and modifying all the newest battery expertise information. For anyone severe in understanding the complexities of electrochemistry this 4th Edition is a should have.
This can be a most useful and complete reference for almost any conceivable battery sort and application. From the purposes engineer wishing to design an appropriate energy source to the scientist engaged in basic research on battery materials for the next technology, there's something right here for everyone. I run a physics/supplies science lab at a college and therefore take into account myself in the latter category. The Handbook is required reading for all of my students. I mainly agree with the more optimistic opinions of the 3rd addition on this website, including the destructive side of these otherwise complimentary accounts, in that the 2001 version is badly outdated for the 2010 engineer or scientist. This essential want has been met by the 4th version and I'll comment briefly on the up to date material. There are several solely new chapters and lots of the authentic chapters have also been updated (in some instances, significantly). This new material could not come at a extra opportune time. The stress of climate change calls out for brand new batteries and battery systems to power electrical cars and provide stabilization of the electricity grid which will rely increasingly on renewable however intermittent technology from wind and solar. One other notable addition is a new chapter on batteries for biomedical applications, which describe purposes starting from saving lives (e.g. Cardiac defibrillators) to bettering the standard of life (e.g. Drug supply pumps). Also notable is a new Appendix on failure analysis, which fits beyond the essential chemistry and operation rules and supplies very helpful guidance for troubleshooting systems in the field. All chapters are written by the leading specialists of their fields.
Linden's Handbook of Batteries, 4th Edition
Thomas Reddy (Author)
1200 pages
McGraw-Hill Professional; 4 edition (October 27, 2010)
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