This paper relates to the accumulators used in submarines. The accum-ulators used in submarines differ from those used for stationary and other purposes.
It is true that the chemical actions are the same in all accumulators so far as lead-acid type is concerned, but its design, construction, operation and installation on board the submarine are unique and require a special consideration. Being of the secret affairs of the Navy, nothing has been discussed hitherto, and naturally no paper has yet been written on this special subject.
The auther therefore, goes to show as far as permissible, the information which he has obtained from all the available sources of the French, Itarian, German and United states Navies as well as those gained as theresult of his investigations.
This paper is divided into four principal sections as follows:
(I) Introduction.
(II) Manufacture and properties of Submarine Battery.
(III) Installation and treatment.
(VI) Operation and Characteristics.
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