The Cause of Explosions in Old Mk 102 Mod 0 Batteries under Discharge.

Abstract

Two Mk 102 Mod 0 batteries exploded during discharge. An investigation indicated that the batteries had dead cells prior to discharge. The cells in the battery are alkaline zinc-mercuric oxide cells. Discharging this type of battery containing a dead cell can cause the cell to explore. It is recommended that the battery not be discharged when the open circuit voltage reaches 39.2v or below (indicating a dead cell). (Author)

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 12, 1977
Accession Number
ADA040976

Entities

People

  • L. E. Devries

Organizations

  • Naval Ordnance Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Cells
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Circuits
  • Coast Guard
  • Corrosion
  • Energy Systems
  • Engineering
  • Experimental Data
  • Explosions
  • High Pressure
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Power Supplies
  • Short Circuits

Readers

  • Battery Technology and Engineering
  • Inertial Navigation Systems.
  • Materials Science