NEW DESIGNS FOR ZINC-AIR BATTERIES.

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Abstract:

Since 1965, the U. S. Army Electronics Command has been actively engaged in research and development studies on zinc-air batteries for military applications. Information is presented on the design and construction features of mechanically rechargeable zinc-air batteries, with particular attention to the standard family of zinc-air batteries. This comprises 5 units ranging in capacity from 20 ampere-hours to 150 ampere-hours and achieves energy densities from 69 to 86 watthours per lb. The report provides information on battery design considerations for cell and battery components, electrical characteristics for load conditions varying from the 4-hour to the 50-hour rate and performance data over a temperature range from 0 degrees F to 125 degrees F to substantiate the selection of the present battery designs. Author

Author(s):
Knapp, Howard R.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY ELECTRONICS COMMAND FORT MONMOUTH N J
Descriptive Note:
Research and development technical rept.,
Pagination:
0023

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ECOM-3182
Task Number(s):
1G663702D51901
Project Number(s):
DA-1-G-663702-D-519
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
(*COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, STORAGE BATTERIES), (*STORAGE BATTERIES, DESIGN), ANODES(ELECTROLYTIC CELL), ZINC, CATHODES(ELECTROLYTIC CELL), LIFE EXPECTANCY, WATER ACTIVATED BATTERIES, RELIABILITY(ELECTRONICS)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electrochemical Energy Storage, Non-Radio Communications
Keyword(s):
MECHANICAL RECHARGING, STORAGE BATTERIES, ZINC AIR BATTERY CELLS
Report Date:
1969 Oct 01