High Performance Fuel Cell.

Abstract

The objective of this contract was to develop technology required for a high performance H2/O2 fuel cell power system for future Air Force space vehicle applications. Technical objectives for the system included: a specific energy of 1100 watt-hours per pound, a reliability of 0.998 for a mission of 1500 hours duration, power requirements of 3 kW to 10 kW, and a system operating life goal of 3000 hours. A comprehensive system design was prepared under the contract establishing performance, weight and other characteristics required to meet specified goals. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0871299

Entities

People

  • David W. Vannatta

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Cells
  • Contracts
  • Energy
  • Fuel Cells
  • Reliability
  • Spacecraft
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Software Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster