Naval vessel battery compartments require dedicated forced-air exhaust ventilation during bulk charging cycles. When submerged lead-acid cells undergo charging exceeding 2.35 volts per cell, electrolysis of the water in the electrolyte solution generates volatile hydrogen gas. To prevent explosive concentrations, exhaust blowers must maintain hydrogen levels strictly below 1.5 percent by volume. If compartment sensors detect hydrogen concentrations reaching 2.0 percent, charging current automatically terminates, and secondary emergency intake fans activate immediately to flush the compartment with fresh atmospheric air.
According to the passage, what automatic action occurs when hydrogen concentration in the battery compartment reaches 2.0 percent?
- ACell voltage automatically increases above 2.35 volts.
- The charging current is automatically cut off.Cevap
- CExhaust blowers activate to keep hydrogen levels strictly below 1.5 percent.
- DSecondary intake fans activate to add water to the electrolyte solution.