Nickel-zinc batteries for RPV applications. Interim technical report 15 Nov 78-15 Dec 79

Technical Report · Thu May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1980

OSTI ID:6372401

Dappert, D

Interim results are presented for a program dealing with the placement of nickel-zinc batteries in specific military applications, namely the BQM-34A and the PQM-102 Remotely Piloted Vehicles. The nickel-zinc system was chosen for these applications because RPV's demand a high quality secondary battery that offers a compromise between long life (calendar and cycle) and low weight and volume. Program tasks include continued development of the nickel zinc system, calendar and cycle life testing of the two candidate batteries, qualification testing, and flight testing in operational RPV's. Test results of developmental cells and batteries include cycle life testing of various separator materials, high rate/low temperature discharges with various types of nickel electrodes, zinc electrode substrate, and charging methods. Calendar and cycle life testing is underway which will demonstrate the ability of the nickel-zinc system to be routinely cycled over an extended period of time.

• Research Organization: Eagle-Picher Industries, Inc., Joplin, MO (USA). Couples Dept.
• OSTI ID: 6372401
• Report Number(s): AD-A-088594
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

25 ENERGY STORAGE
250902 -- Energy Storage-- Batteries-- Performance & Testing
250904* -- Energy Storage-- Batteries-- Other Applications
BATTERY SEPARATORS
ELECTRIC BATTERIES
ELECTRIC DISCHARGES
ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS
EQUIPMENT
FLIGHT TESTING
METAL-METAL OXIDE BATTERIES
MILITARY EQUIPMENT
NICKEL-ZINC BATTERIES
PERFORMANCE TESTING
TESTING
VEHICLES