
6. Glossary
Battery; battery
A system that stores electrical energy in chemical form and releases it in electrical form.
Accumulateur; accumulator
The accumulator is based on a reversible electrochemical system, i.e. it can be recharged, unlike the battery.
Ion; ion
An atom that has gained or lost an electron (neutral particle), which carries a positive or negative electric charge.
Electrode; electrode
Component based on active materials enabling the insertion and de-insertion of ions (for batteries using ion insertion for storage) at the positive and negative pole of an electrical generator.
Electrolyte; electrolyte
Liquid, gel or solid mixture that allows ions to pass between...
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Websites
Air transport and the CO2 issue: the challenges of ETS mechanisms and biojets, Panorama, 2013, http://www.ifp.fr
Global CO 2 emissions and reduction targets, ...
Events
More Electric Aircraft – Bordeaux Convention Center https://www.see.asso.fr/manifestation/16234_mea2017
More Electric Aircraft Europe 2017, Germany October 17-19 https://more-electric-aircraft.iqpc.de/
...Standards and norms
IATA http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/dgr/Pages/lithium-batteries.aspx
Guidance on Testing and Installation of Date : 10/15/15 AC No : 20-184 ; Rechargeable Lithium Battery and Battery Initiated By : AIR-133 ; Systems on Aircraft,
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