NEW DESIGNS FOR ZINC-AIR BATTERIES.
Abstract
Since 1965, the U. S. Army Electronics Command has been actively engaged in research and development studies on zinc-air batteries for military applications. Information is presented on the design and construction features of mechanically rechargeable zinc-air batteries, with particular attention to the standard family of zinc-air batteries. This comprises 5 units ranging in capacity from 20 ampere-hours to 150 ampere-hours and achieves energy densities from 69 to 86 watthours per lb. The report provides information on battery design considerations for cell and battery components, electrical characteristics for load conditions varying from the 4-hour to the 50-hour rate and performance data over a temperature range from 0 degrees F to 125 degrees F to substantiate the selection of the present battery designs. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0697125
Entities
People
- Howard R. Knapp
Organizations
- United States Army Communications-Electronics Command