Author :
Fox, H.W. ; Roberts, R.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of the Navy, Office of Naval Research, Washington, D. C.
Abstract :
A comparison is drawn between the theoretical efficiencies of heat engines and fuel cells in the conversion of chemical to electrical energy. The electrochemical principles governing the operation of fuel cells are discussed. Short descriptions, including performance curves, are given of a few selected fuel-cell types including low-, intermediate-, and high-temperature cells, and redox and regenerative cells. An example is given of a rough calculation of battery and fuel weight and volume for a given power level and total energy demand.
Keywords :
Batteries; Chemicals; Fuel cells; Heat engines; Helium; Power demand; Temperature distribution; Turbines; Voltage; Waste heat;
Journal_Title :
Military Electronics, IRE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/IRET-MIL.1962.5008398
