RESEARCH ON AMMONIA BATTERY SYSTEM.
Abstract
During the contract period, considerable data have been developed regarding cell energy density improvement. Cells have been improved from 28.6 watt-minutes/cu inch at the +125 F ambient. A six-cell series connected 'mockup' battery was tested at the +125 F ambient and 42.4 watt-minutes/cu inch was achieved which projected into battery hardware results in about 4 watt-hours/pound. Operation of this unit at -65 F should yield approximately 6.0 watt-hours/pound. The best six-cell bettery prior to this contract gave 2.0 watt-hours/pound. Both conventional and statistical experimentation have been utilized during this contract effort and from these studies, many specific factors that influence cell performance have been evaluated. The more pertinent factors are: cell void, electrolyte moisture content, type grid, discharge temperature, percent silver chloride and paste weight of the cathode and current density. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 31, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0615973
Entities
People
- D. J. Doan
- L. R. Wood
- Leroy Folks