PEM Fuel Cell System Replacement for BA-559O Battery

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Abstract:

H Power Corp. developed a fuel cell system to demonstrate that fuel cells can be effectively designed for missions requiring a high degree of compactness and light weight. This DARPA-funded, ARO-managed project resulted in a 40-watt, 90 watt-hour system contained within the confines of a case equivalent in size to that of a BA-5590 battery. The system comprised an air-cooled fuel cell stack, a metal-hydride-based fuel storage section, and a section that houses the system auxiliaries. Two units were constructed, tested, and delivered to ARO in 1996 these are periodically utilized for demonstration purposes within the Military.

Author(s):
Kaufman, Arthur
Author Organization(s):
H-POWER CORP BELLEVILLE NJ
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA370127
Pagination:
0006

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ARO-35019.1-CH
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAAH04-95-C-0060
Monitor Series:
35019.1-CH, ARO
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8.2_Shape
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*FUEL CELLS, PROTONS, STORAGE BATTERIES, LIGHTWEIGHT, REPLACEMENT, MEMBRANES, ION EXCHANGE, AIR COOLED
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electrochemical Energy Storage, Fuels
Keyword(s):
*BA 5590 BATTERY, *PEM FUEL CELL, PEM(PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE), METAL HYDRIDES
Report Date:
1999 Oct 25
Creation Date:
1999 Nov 17