LOW TEMPERATURE OPERATION OF BATTERIES.

Abstract

For short missions (less than 2 hours), the performance of insulated but unheated battery systems can be improved by using mercury or alkaline zinc cells rather than Leclanche cells. For longer missions, insulated systems with either combustion or electrical resistance heaters are capable of realizing capacities in excess of 10w-hr/lb. Further im provement should be possible by improved insulation - still restricted to inexpensive insulating materials. Reduction of the air gap between battery and insulation does not drastically alter cool-down rates, but it does enable a more accurate prediction of system cool-down to be made. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 14, 1964
Accession Number
AD0601599

Entities

People

  • David L. Richardson
  • R. A. Hörne

Organizations

  • Arthur D. Little

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorbers (Materials)
  • Air Gaps
  • Combustion
  • Dry Batteries
  • Electrical Resistance
  • Insulation
  • Low Temperature
  • Materials
  • Resistance

Readers

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

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics