What causes a generator battery to explode?

Battery explosions can occur due to pressure created by hydrogen and oxygen gases produced during charging of a lead acid battery. An unsafe condition may be created when a battery cell has a high concentration of hydrogen and gas due to a plugged or defective vent cap.

Can a generator battery explode?

When an attempt was made to start the generator, the battery exploded on approximately the fifth click of the starter solenoid. No damage was done to any equipment or facilities and no one was injured. The most probable cause of the accident was the severe overcharging of the battery (64 hours at 20 amp/hour).

Is it bad if a battery explodes?

In very rare cases, a battery explosion can cause injury. If you happen to be too close to a battery when it explodes, you could get shards in your eye. If so, you need immediate medical attention. Moreover, a battery explosion in a high-heat environment could produce enough energy to start a fire.

What causes a battery in a generator to explode?

Always because of excessive charging or overcharging. Batteries produces gas while charging. If the tiny ventilation holes are blocked, even more reason for an explosion. Nicads explode like a bomb if they are overcharged, or forgotten on a charger. Is it a new battery? Maybe there’s an open fire when it starts.

What was the date of the diesel generator explosion?

On May 17, 2010, the shell on the Generator No. 1 start-up battery broke and left acid and fragmentation in the area around the diesel generator. No personnel were in the generator room when the battery failure occurred, and there were no injuries.

What causes an explosion in a lead acid battery?

Battery explosions can occur due to pressure created by hydrogen and oxygen gases produced during charging of a lead acid battery. An unsafe condition may be created when a battery cell has a high concentration of hydrogen and gas due to a plugged or defective vent cap.

When does a generator have an unsafe condition?

An unsafe condition may be created when a battery cell has a high concentration of hydrogen and gas due to a plugged or defective vent cap. Purchase or construct appropriate battery containment barriers to prevent personnel exposure to battery faults for all generators. Consult the lesson learned for complete lists.