Development of regenerable energy storage for space multimegawatt applications
A program has recently been initiated as a part of the national Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) to develop energy storage technology for space power applications. This program is jointly conducted by the Department of Energy and the Department of Defense. It is focused on the development of advanced technologies in regenerable energy storage that will be required for generation of multimegawatt levels of sprint power for SDI space missions. Energy storage technology considered in the program relate to devices that have a high specific capacity for energy storage, which can provide high levels of electric power on demand, and which may be recharged with electric power. The devices of principal interest are electrochemical batteries, chemical fuel cells, and electromechanical flywheels (the latter includes the motors and generators used to provide the electrical to mechanical coupling). The intent of the program is to resolve technical feasibility issues associated with an electrically regenerable energy storage system satisfying SDI needs. Specifically, energy storage technology will be developed through the proof-of-concept stage within the next six years that provides a specific power greater than 2.5 kW/kg with an energy storage density of at least 450 kJ/kg.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-84OR21400
- OSTI ID:
- 5769495
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-860810-9; ON: DE86011070
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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DESIGN
DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS
ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS
ENERGY STORAGE
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
FLYWHEEL ENERGY STORAGE
FUEL CELLS
NESDPS Office of Nuclear Energy Space and Defense Power Systems
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
STORAGE