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Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) Life Cycle Evaluation of Nickel-Zinc BatteriesThe conclusion of the Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) life cycle evaluation of nickel-zinc batteries are: that composite nickel electrode provide excellent performance at a reduced weight and lower cost; calcium / zinc electrode minimizes shape change; unioptimized cell designs yield 60 Wh/kg; nickel-zinc delivers 600 cycles at 80% DOD; long cycle life obtainable at low DOD; high rate capability power density; long-term failure mechanism is stack dry; and anomalous overcharge (1120%) greatly affected cell performance but did not induce failure and was recoverable.
Document ID
19970013742
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Coates, D. (Energy Research Corp. Danbury, CT United States)
Ferreira, E. (Energy Research Corp. Danbury, CT United States)
Nyce, M. (Energy Research Corp. Danbury, CT United States)
Charkey, A. (Energy Research Corp. Danbury, CT United States)
Date Acquired
August 17, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1997
Publication Information
Publication: The 1996 NASA Aerospace Battery Workshop
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Accession Number
97N17453
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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