SOLAR REGENERATIVE CHEMICAL SYSTEM
Abstract
The effect of temperature, pressure, and electrolyte composition on the Cd I2 fuel cell are reported and the thermodynamic significance discussed. A power density of 56 of anode area and 126 mw/cc of cathode area was obtained. The delta E/delta T was measured and the entropy change calculated. The studies on photoregenerative chemical systems included the exploration of insoluble organic dyes and inorganic complexes as well as the more usual water-soluble dyes. The insoluble dyes proved advantageous. The rates of reaction and the magnitude of the photopotentials are much improved. Spectra, Quantum efficiencies, and the effect of wavelength, light intensity, temperature, and electrolyte composition on the photoinduced properties are reported for one of the insoluble dye systems. A 2 cell experimental regenerative system was operated for 90 days. The effect of halide salts on the quantum efficiency of photobleaching of the proflavinascorbi acid system is dscussed. Photopotentials of some Werner-type complexes were measured. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0268401
Entities
People
- H. P. Silverman
Organizations
- Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space