Development of a large scale bipolar NiH/sub 2/ battery

Conference · Mon Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5419725

Adler, E; Perez, F

Bipolar battery design concepts developed by Hughes and NASA's Lewis Research Center have been described in previous publications. In the Hughes version of the design, electrolyte is contained inside each unit cell by integrating cell components in an insulated hydrophobic frame. Oxygen recombination sites are provided behind each nickel electrode to reduce oxygen migration outside the stack and to prevent recombination on the adjoining negative electrodes. This paper outlines an approach to bipolar battery design, describes key issues related to the development of suitable electrodes, oxygen, and electrolyte management systems, and presents a preliminary assessment of battery performance. Although some of these technical issues are similar to related items encountered in fuel cells and CPV modules, their resolution will require innovative design and new fabrication technologies.

• Research Organization: Hughes Aircraft Company
• OSTI ID: 5419725
• Report Number(s): CONF-830812-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States) Journal Volume: 4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

25 ENERGY STORAGE
250901* -- Energy Storage-- Batteries-- Design & Development
DESIGN
DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS
ELECTRIC BATTERIES
ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS
ELECTRODES
ELECTROLYTES
ELEMENTS
FABRICATION
FUEL CELLS
METAL-GAS BATTERIES
MIGRATION
NASA
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
NICKEL-HYDROGEN BATTERIES
NONMETALS
OXYGEN
PERFORMANCE
RECOMBINATION
TECHNOLOGY UTILIZATION
US ORGANIZATIONS