The operation of a aluminium-air reserve power systems

Alupower-Chloride have developed a practical aluminium-air reserve battery which will provide over 150 Wh/dm³ and 250 Wh/kg on discharge. The author describes both the principles and practicalities of operation of the reserve battery and techniques for incorporating them into power systems. The battery is intended to be used in conjunction with conventional, rechargeable, standby batteries and DC/DC power conversion equipment to provide cost-effective short- and long-term regulated power backup to key electrical installations. Two designs of the product are available capable of meeting electrical load requirements from 200 W to 2 kW for periods up to 72 h