Accession Number:

AD0871299

Title:

High Performance Fuel Cell.

Descriptive Note:

Final technical rept. 1 Jul 66-28 Feb 70,

Corporate Author:

ALLIS-CHALMERS MFG CO MILWAUKEE WI ADVANCED ELECTROCHEMICAL PRODUCTS DIV

Personal Author(s):

• Vannatta, David W.

Report Date:

1970-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

290.0

Abstract:

The objective of this contract was to develop technology required for a high performance H2O2 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

Descriptors:

• *FUEL CELLS
• MANNED SPACECRAFT
• TOLERANCES(MECHANICS)
• AUXILIARY POWER PLANTS
• HYDROGEN
• OXYGEN
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)
• LIFE EXPECTANCY(SERVICE LIFE)

Subject Categories:

• Electric Power Production and Distribution
• Manned Spacecraft

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE