AN INVESTIGATION OF THE DYNAMICS OF THE ELECTROLYTE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IN THE PS502-502A POWER SUPPLY

Abstract

The motion of the pumping diaphragm in the electrolyte reservoir of the PS502-502A power supply was studied during its operation by means of transparent models and high-speed motion picture photography. The primary purposes of the investigation were to determine the causes of occasional diaphragm failure that has led to electrical failure of the battery and to find moans of eliminating the causes. The failures were found to be due to excessive mechanical stress caused, in turn, by (1) high-pres ure shock from the detonating squibs used to release the stored pressurized gas and, (2) improper folding of he diaphragm during activation. Recommendations are given for the improvement of design and performance.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 24, 1961
Accession Number
AD0261594

Entities

People

  • Conant H. Emmons
  • Glenn L. Scillian

Organizations

  • Harry Diamond Laboratories

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Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cameras
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Chemistry
  • Electrolytes
  • Government Procurement
  • High Pressure
  • Mechanics
  • Motion Pictures
  • Munitions
  • Nuclear Radiation
  • Photographs
  • Photography
  • Power Supplies
  • Reservoirs
  • Skeletal Muscle
  • Storage
  • Tensile Strength

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