HIGH VOLTAGE, GAS ACTIVATED BATTERIES
Abstract
Design and fabrication was undertaken of a gas activated reserve Ag2O/Zn battery to operate between 24.5 and 27 v. on a one ohm load for 80 sec. with a voltage regulation of not more than one volt. Electric heater mechanism to operate from -40 C. was provided. The activating mechanism was a gas generator initiated by electric pulse to provide full battery output power in 1/2 sec. Data shows that the electrical output requirements are readily provided by an easily manufacturable 19-cell Ag2O dendritic zinc duplex electrode system as built into the end item. The major problem encountered was in achieving a uniform fill of KOH electrolyte into the 0.049 in. thick cells of the active battery stack. Funds expired before a reliable fill mechanism was proven. Sufficient additional improvements to the fill mechanism were made to indicate that it is possible to meet the technical requirements. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0275792
Entities
People
- William H. Jr. Deierhoi