LIQUID AMMONIA BATTERIES.

Abstract

A continuation of efforts to increase cathodic efficiency in the A battery cell lead to the development of a wrap cell geometry which resulted in an output of 1.90 watt hour/cu in. This represented some degree of improvement over the previously recorded peak for this material combination (1.47 WH/cu in). The first successful single cell performance after a prolonged activated stand was observed in connection with the use of a recently examined separator material. This performance overshot design goals considerably and shows decided promise for incorporation into the B battery design. Major improvements were made in the activator design for the A battery with respect to the ammonia transfer mechanism. This modification involves a modified bellows principle and has to date shown increased efficiency of operation and a high degree of reliability. Full stack cell assemblies were tested in the C battery design employing both single and double cathodes. Performance specifications were met at all temperature levels. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 15, 1964
Accession Number
AD0462949

Entities

Organizations

  • Honeywell International, Inc.

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorbers (Materials)
  • Assembly
  • Efficiency
  • Geometry
  • Materials
  • Reliability
  • Separators
  • Specifications

Readers

  • Battery Technology and Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design