Fuel-Cell Propulsion for Small Manned Submersibles.

Abstract

This thesis investigates the applicability of present fuel cell systems to small manned submersibles. A general review covers the history of submarine power systems and of research submersibles, important considerations in submersible power system design, alternative energy sources, and the basic principles and development of the chemical fuel cell. Three modern fuel cell systems for submarine use are examined in some detail, and the impact of replacing the lead-acid battery system of the 24 ton submersible, Sea Cliff, with a current hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell is assessed. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 12, 1979
Accession Number
ADA097293

Entities

People

  • James Max Haddock

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemistry
  • Combustion
  • Electric Power
  • Electrodes
  • Energy
  • Energy Storage
  • Energy Systems
  • Engineers
  • Hybrid Power
  • Internal Combustion Engines
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Naval Architecture
  • Sea Water
  • Space Systems
  • Storage Batteries
  • Submarine Hulls

Readers

  • Oceanography.
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Software Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology