Computer Simulation of Full-Size, High-Drain AgCl-Mg Water-Activated Batteries with AZ61 and AP65 Anodes,
Abstract
The predictions of a computer simulation for high-drain, AgCl-Mg batteries are compared to the observed performance of four full-size AgCl-Mg batteries: the Mk 61 (Mod 0 and Mod 2), Mk 64 and Mk 67. The Mk 61 Mod 0, like the Mk 64 and Mk 67 batteries, uses AZ61 magnesium anodes; the Mk 61 Mod 2 uses the high voltage magnesium alloy, AP65. These four batteries differ sufficiently in their configurations and were discharged over a wide enough range of operation conditions to constitute a valid test of the computer simulation's capabilities. The simulation gave voltage predictions accurate to within 7% for over 90% of the discharge. Predictions for other useful parameters, such as electrolyte temperature, are also given. This simulation can eleiminate the need for most of the cut and try effort presently required in AgCl-Mg battery development and should be helpful in system studies of this battery. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 15, 1971
- Accession Number
- ADA046908
Entities
People
- Duane W. Faletti
Organizations
- University of Washington