Conceptual Study on Replacing the RAVEN Back Pack Radio Batteries with a Solid Polymer Fuel Cell.

Abstract

A conceptual study has demonstrated the technical possibility of replacing the RAVEN radio batteries with a solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell. The fuel cell would operate on air and stored hydrogen released from a metal hydride. The study revealed that the fuel cell power source offered logistical benefits over nickel cadmium batteries and potential cost savings over lithium sulphur dioxide batteries. The study suggests that methods of chemically generating hydrogen and oxygen should be investigated as they may provide significant increased power and energy density for such fuel cell power systems. jg p.3

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA301415

Entities

People

  • Gregory A. Clark

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cells
  • Electrolytes
  • Energy
  • Energy Storage
  • Fuel Cells
  • Hydrogen
  • Nickel Cadmium Batteries
  • Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells
  • Storage

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Battery Technology and Engineering
  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology