Study of bipolar nickel-cadmium batteries as pulsed load filters

Journal Article · Wed Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1986 · J. Electrochem. Soc.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1149/1.2108330· OSTI ID:6496477

Ulmer, J M; Chedister, R W; Fritts, D H; Terzuoli, A J; Jost, R J; Kitchen, D R; Bishop, W S; Leonard, J F

Bipolar nickel-cadmium batteries were designed, built, and tested for possible use as capacitive filter elements in pulsed power applications. Electrodes were made by electrochemically impregnating sintered sides of nickel cell walls. Four-cell batteries were constructed by compressing the electrodes together with Teflon seals. A computer-controlled test circuit charged and discharged the test batteries at frequencies of 1-50 Hz and at depths of discharge of less than 1%. A special test battery was constructed with a removable cadmium electrode for scanning electron microscope study. Battery energy density, effective capacitance, and efficiency were investigated as a function of current load or depth of discharge, cycle rate, and end of discharge voltage. Energy densities of nearly 165 J/kg were demonstrated when used as a capacitor.

• Research Organization: Air Force Institute of Technology and Aero Propulsion Lab., Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH 45433
• OSTI ID: 6496477
• Journal Information: J. Electrochem. Soc.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Electrochem. Soc.; (United States) Vol. 133:10; ISSN JESOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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