Bipolar nickel-hydrogen battery developmentA comparison of the bipolar Ni-H2 battery with other energy systems to be used in future high-power space systems is presented. The initial design for the battery under the NASA-sponsored program is described and the candidate stack components are evaluated, including electrodes, separator, electrolyte reservoir plate, and recombination sites. The compressibility of the cell elements, electrolyte activation, and thermal design are discussed. Manufacturing and prototype test results are summarized.
Document ID
19860040085
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Koehler, C. W. (Ford Aerospace and Communications Corp. Palo Alto, CA, United States)
Applewhite, A. Z. (Ford Aerospace and Communications Corp. Palo Alto, CA, United States)
Hall, A. M. (Ford Aerospace and Communications Corp. Palo Alto, CA, United States)
Russell, P. G. (Yardney Corp. Battery Div., Pawcatuck, CT, United States)