Originally Posted by
BeaverRat
I am planning a new cell that can handle 50 amps at 12 volts (not 13.8). What power density is good so the cell will not deteriorate?
If I build it with 6x6 plates (reactive area of 5.5x5.5) than if it is configured as
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I could run it at 50 amps with a power density of .5 watts per square inch. Is .5 a good power density? If not, what is?
With Stainless a good rule of thumb is no more than 1 watt per 4 sq inches of reactive surface area. That will allow a cool running cell with good plate life. Nickel or nano coated plates will allow much more but at a higher build cost.
Larry
2008 Nissan Frontier 4X4 Nismo. 12 MPG baseline with my normal commute and heavy stop and go daily driving. Generator installed and working on 3/29/2009
Up to 14.5 MPG with no enhancers. Still testing the effects of lots of HHO and no electronic enhancers.