AN INVESTIGATION OF SOLID-ELECTROLYTE FUEL CELLS.
Abstract
The potential value of a solid-electrolyte fuel cell system as an electrical power supply for aerospace applications is demonstrated by the performance of actual fuel-cell batteries. Three cell units weighing 6 g and occupying 6.2 cu cm delivered 2.1 watts, operating at electrolyte current densities of 750 ma/sq cm and at an operating temperature of 1000 C. This represents achieved performance of 150 watts/lb and 9500 watts per cubic foot of actual battery components. The life of these batteries has not been com pletely evaluated. Systems studies show that self-sustaining power systems can be built weigh ing less than 50 lb/kw and occupying about 0.3 cu ft/kw of installed capacity in plant sizes of 0.5 kw or larger. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0412789
Entities
People
- D. H. Archer
- E. F. Sverdrup
- W. A. English
- W. G. Carlson
Organizations
- Westinghouse Electric Corporation