Title :
Safety-enhanced, high-rate, nonmagnetic lithium D-size cells for oceanographic and naval use
Author :
Krehl, Paul W. ; Hornung, Harvey A., II
Author_Institution :
Electrochem. Ind., Clarence, NY, USA
fDate :
7/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Tests were conducted to determine the performance and safety characteristics of specially designed, nonmagnetic Li/BrCl in SOCl2 (Li/BCX) and Li/Cl2 in SO2Cl2 (Li/CSC) battery cells. Discharge tests showed that D-size battery cells yield energy densities of 1.07 Wh/cc3 at currents of 0.17 A. The combination of high energy density and nonmagnetic properties allows smaller, lighter battery packs to be placed in close proximity to guidance systems without magnetic interference to the navigational systems. The safety testing results indicate that these systems possess explosion resistance and other characteristics necessary for a variety of applications
Keywords :
electromagnetic interference; interference suppression; lithium; naval engineering; oceanographic equipment; safety; secondary cells; D-size battery cells; Li-BrCl; Li-Cl2; SO2Cl2; SOCl2; explosion resistance; magnetic interference; navigational systems; nonmagnetic properties; oceanographic equipment; safety testing; secondary cells; Batteries; Electrodes; Lithium; Ocean temperature; Safety; Sea surface; Surface discharges; Temperature distribution; Vents; Wounds;
Journal_Title :
Oceanic Engineering, IEEE Journal of
