Glossary

Ligação em paralelo

- In a parallel connection the current can flow through multiple circuits. By parallel connecting batteries (positive to positive, negative to negative), the capacity of the battery set is increased, while voltage stays the same. For example, while two 12V/55Ah batteries connected in parallel have a voltage of 12 volt, the capacity is 55 + 55 = 110 Ah.

Lloyd's Approval

- Lloyd’s Register of Shipping is a British classification society for yachts, professional shipping, drilling platforms, etcetera. Numerous insurance companies require large vessels to be approved by Lloyd’s. This means that the vessel and the onboard equipment have to satisfy stringent requirements.

Lithium Ion Battery

- Lithium Ion batteries have a high energy density and are perfect for cyclic applications. Compared to traditional lead-acid batteries, Lithium Ion batteries offer savings of up to 70 % in volume and weight, while the number of charging cycles is three times as large.

LED (light emitting diode)

- Electronic light with very low power consumption. LEDs are generally available in many different colours and sizes.