Title :
Advanced developments in NiH2 Dependent Pressure Vessel (DPV) cell and battery technology
Author :
Caldwell, Dwight B. ; Fox, Chris L.
Author_Institution :
Eagle-Picher Ind. Inc., Joplin, MO, USA
fDate :
12/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The Dependent Pressure Vessel (DPV) Nickel-Hydrogen (NiH2 ) design is being developed by Eagle-Picher Industries, Inc. (EPI) as an advanced battery for military and commercial, aerospace and terrestrial applications. The DPV cell design offers high specific energy and energy density as well as reduced cost, while retaining the established Individual Pressure Vessel (IPV) technology flight heritage and database. This advanced DPV design also offers a more efficient mechanical, electrical and thermal cell and battery configuration and a reduced parts count. The DPV battery design promotes compact, minimum volume packaging and weight efficiency, and delivers cost and weight savings with minimal design risks
Keywords :
military equipment; nitrogen compounds; packaging; pressure vessels; secondary cells; space vehicle power plants; Dependent Pressure Vessel cell; Eagle-Picher Industries; NiH2; NiH2 battery; aerospace applications; battery technology; commercial applications; cost; electrical design; energy density; military applications; minimum volume packaging; terrestrial applications; thermal design; weight efficiency; weight savings; Aerospace industry; Aerospace materials; Batteries; Costs; Defense industry; Electrodes; Hydrogen; Nickel; Space vehicles; Stacking;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
