EXPERIMENTAL MODELING AND CONTROL OF THE HYDRAZINE-OXYGEN FUEL CELL.

Abstract

Fuel cells are direct energy conversion devices which produce direct current electrical power. They are being considered for use in many modern power applications such as spacecraft, vehicular propulsion, and general purpose electrical power. The hydrazine-oxygen fuel cell is one of several types, and its operation is described. Some parameters of the chemical inputs, such as oxygen source pressure, are experimentally tested and discussed as candidates for controlling the output voltage. A control parameter is selected, and a mathematical model of the fuel cell is developed. A Fuel Cell Research System, designed and constructed by the author, is described and operating instructions are presented. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0819006

Entities

People

  • Robert Carney Powers

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cells
  • Conversion
  • Direct Current
  • Electricity
  • Energy
  • Energy Conversion
  • Fuel Cells
  • Hydrazines
  • Instructions
  • Mathematical Models
  • Models
  • Spacecraft
  • Transducers

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Electronics Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Robotics and Automation.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Directed Energy
  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster