Title :
High power vented nickel cadmium cells designed for ultra low maintenance
Author :
Scardaville, Paul A. ; Newman, B.C.
Author_Institution :
SAFT America Inc., Valdosta, GA, USA
fDate :
5/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The ULM-1 (ultralow maintenance battery) design objectives and evolution are examined. The tests carried out to validate the design are described, and test results are given. Research carried out to reduce problems in vented Ni-Cd batteries resulting from electrolyte leakage are discussed.<>
Keywords :
cadmium; nickel; secondary cells; testing; Ni-Cd; SAFT; ULM-1; design validation; electrolyte leakage; military equipment; secondary cells; ultralow maintenance battery; vented cells; Batteries; Cadmium; Cranes; History; Hydrogen; Maintenance; Military aircraft; Military standards; Nickel; Test facilities;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
