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Forum: Tech Log

24th Jan 2013, 23:14

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787 Batteries and Chargers - Part 1

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Posted By DozyWannabe

As yet there has been no confirmation or denial...

As yet there has been no confirmation or denial that the LI cargo was responsible for the fire. Any recommendations have been precautionary only.

Forum: Tech Log

22nd Jan 2013, 17:34

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787 Batteries and Chargers - Part 1

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Posted By DozyWannabe

The pre-production and first two (non-service)...

The pre-production and first two (non-service) production Concordes had what were known as a MEPU, or Monofuel Emergency Power Unit - powered by hydrazine. Obviously there was no way they could have...

Forum: Tech Log

22nd Jan 2013, 16:08

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787 Batteries and Chargers - Part 1

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Posted By DozyWannabe

Blimey, gums - not that I'd presume to teach you...

Blimey, gums - not that I'd presume to teach you how to suck eggs, but - if you're really going to try that - then for heavens' sake wear eye protection, heavy-duty gloves and an apron - those things...

Forum: Tech Log

22nd Jan 2013, 15:50

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787 Batteries and Chargers - Part 1

Views: 261,871

Posted By DozyWannabe

Sure. Given prior art when it comes to...

Sure. Given prior art when it comes to introducing new technologies to aviation, I suspect it will be some combination of factors, possibly related to environment and power/charging regulation that...

Forum: Tech Log

22nd Jan 2013, 13:39

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787 Batteries and Chargers - Part 1

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Posted By DozyWannabe

@Chris - agreed, though I'd argue that aviation...

@Chris - agreed, though I'd argue that aviation subjects the batteries to a far wider variety of operating temperatures and humidity levels than domestic use, which probably took a lot of time to...

Forum: Tech Log

22nd Jan 2013, 13:12

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787 Batteries and Chargers - Part 1

Views: 261,871

Posted By DozyWannabe

NiCds have been supplanted by NiMH for some time...

NiCds have been supplanted by NiMH for some time now, as Cadmium is very difficult and expensive to dispose of.

Forum: Tech Log

21st Jan 2013, 23:17

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787 Batteries and Chargers - Part 1

Views: 261,871

Posted By DozyWannabe

And a tyre in the same cargo hold - not good. ...

And a tyre in the same cargo hold - not good.

I can't think of an issue with Japanese MX in recent times. As you say, far more likely to be simply that ANA was the launch customer and they've...

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