{"title":"Evaluation of lithium ion cells for space applications","authors":"C. Lurie","doi":"10.1109/IECEC.1997.659159","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IECEC.1997.659159","url":null,"abstract":"Lithium ion batteries can provide a significant weight advantage over existing spacecraft energy storage systems. First generation, space capable, lithium ion batteries are expected to be one half the weight of the typical nickel-hydrogen batteries presently used for most present day spacecraft applications. Mature lithium ion batteries may be one third the weight of present day batteries. Accordingly it is important to understand how lithium ion cells will perform in operating scenarios typical of space applications. This paper describes a program designed to evaluate appropriate, available lithium ion cells in test regimes providing parametric characterization and life cycle data. The objective of this effort is to generate a data and experience base describing the ability of these cells to perform in typical space missions. The initial program task was the development of a dedicated test facility designed to accommodate the lithium ion cell's operating and safety-related characteristics. The facility provides individual cell control for all functions. Charge/discharge profiles, data acquisition, and safety features are managed by a dedicated computer. Initial cell testing was performed with Sanyo UR 18650 cells. Test regimes include 100% DOD and characterization cycling, as well as evaluation of performance in simulated GEO and LEO mission scenarios.","PeriodicalId":183668,"journal":{"name":"IECEC-97 Proceedings of the Thirty-Second Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (Cat. No.97CH6203)","volume":"69 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132130706","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Proposal and fundamental analysis of thermally regenerative fuel cell utilizing solar heat","authors":"Y. Ando, T. Doi, T. Takashima, T. Tanaka","doi":"10.1109/IECEC.1997.656707","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IECEC.1997.656707","url":null,"abstract":"In Japan, it is difficult to obtain high-temperature heat continuously from the Sun. However, it is easy to obtain low-temperature solar thermal energy. In order to use such low-temperature solar energy, the authors propose the use of a thermally regenerative fuel cell operated by solar energy. It is a direct energy conversion process which consists of 2-propanol dehydrogenation at the negative electrode, acetone hydrogenation at the positive electrode and an electrolyte sandwiched by both electrodes. By means of a combination of chemical reactions and fuel cells, it can convert low temperature thermal energy (like solar thermal energy) into electrical energy directly. In order to make clear the characteristics of their proposed cell, the authors use molecular hydrogen as the proton source instead of 2-propanol. The activity of a ruthenium and platinum composite catalyst-supported carbon plate for acetone hydrogenation at 363 K is higher than that of a ruthenium or platinum mono-metallic catalyst-supported carbon plate. The activity of ruthenium and platinum composite catalyst-supported carbon felt or carbon cloth is much higher than carbon-plate-supported catalysts. The authors adopted a ruthenium and platinum composite catalyst supported carbon felt or cloth as electrodes of the cell and examined its characteristics.","PeriodicalId":183668,"journal":{"name":"IECEC-97 Proceedings of the Thirty-Second Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (Cat. No.97CH6203)","volume":"42 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132545157","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"International Space Station power module thermal control system hydraulic performance","authors":"V. Goldberg","doi":"10.1109/IECEC.1997.659243","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IECEC.1997.659243","url":null,"abstract":"The International Space Station (ISS) uses four photovoltaic power modules (PVMs) to provide electric power for the US On-Orbit Segment. The PVMs consist of photovoltaic arrays (PVAs), orbit replaceable units (ORUs), photovoltaic radiators (PVRs), and a thermal control system (TCS). The PVM TCS function is to maintain selected PVM components within their specified operating ranges. The TCS consists of the pump flow control subassembly (PFCS), piping system, including serpentine tubing for individual component heat exchangers, headers/manifolds, fluid disconnect couplings (FQDCs), and radiator (PVR). This paper describes the major design requirements for the TCS and the results of the system hydraulic performance predictions in regard to these requirements and system component sizing. The system performance assessments were conducted using the PVM TCS fluid network hydraulic model developed for predicting system/component pressure losses and flow distribution. The Hardy-Cross method of iteration was used to model the fluid network configuration. Assessments of the system hydraulic performance were conducted based on an evaluation of uncertainties associated with the manufacturing and design tolerances. Based on results of the analysis, it was concluded that all design requirements regarding system hydraulic performance could be met. The hydraulic performance range, enveloping possible system operating parameter variations was determined.","PeriodicalId":183668,"journal":{"name":"IECEC-97 Proceedings of the Thirty-Second Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (Cat. No.97CH6203)","volume":"51 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131534025","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hawaiian electric utilities' progress in renewable energy development","authors":"A. Seki","doi":"10.1109/IECEC.1997.656719","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IECEC.1997.656719","url":null,"abstract":"The progress of Hawaiian Electric Company activities related to renewable energy development in its service areas-the islands of Oahu, Maul and the Big Island of Hawaii is reported. A status update of the installed renewable generating resources in place (i.e., geothermal, biomass, wind, photovoltaic, hydroelectric), demand-side management programs (i.e., solar water heating, heat pumps, etc.), research, development and demonstration projects, and other related renewable energy activities are presented. The mix of electrical generating technologies (including renewable resources) continues to change over time.","PeriodicalId":183668,"journal":{"name":"IECEC-97 Proceedings of the Thirty-Second Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (Cat. No.97CH6203)","volume":"126 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133420600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Analysis of DC/DC converters with resonant filters","authors":"Rene J Thibodeaux","doi":"10.1109/IECEC.1997.658212","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IECEC.1997.658212","url":null,"abstract":"Conventional DC/DC power converter topologies contain a single semiconductor switch, a diode and various arrangements of inductors and capacitors to filter the resulting waveforms into low ripple DC. The output or input voltage is limited to the rating of the semiconductor switch and diode. For high voltage performance, transformers are added to form forward, flyback or push-pull topologies. For high input voltages, semiconductor switches are arranged in an inverter bridge topology with a transformer to operate at higher voltages. Generally, conventional DC/DC power converters are limited to low voltage applications. The addition of a transformer to provide sufficient voltage gain adds significant weight to the converter. Series, parallel resonant circuits with dual bridge circuits can function like a DC/DC power converter with a transformer. Resonant converter topologies concepts have existed for the past 30 years. This paper presents a simplified generalized view of resonant circuits as /spl pi/-filters and T-filters which give insight into improving circuit performance and developing new resonant topologies for bidirectional power flow.","PeriodicalId":183668,"journal":{"name":"IECEC-97 Proceedings of the Thirty-Second Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (Cat. No.97CH6203)","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133122080","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
L. Walko, D. Schweickart, J. M. Gruden, G.S.-Y.T. Li, B. Jarupan, S. Sebo
{"title":"Full scale lightning generation techniques for aircraft susceptibility evaluations","authors":"L. Walko, D. Schweickart, J. M. Gruden, G.S.-Y.T. Li, B. Jarupan, S. Sebo","doi":"10.1109/IECEC.1997.659214","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IECEC.1997.659214","url":null,"abstract":"There are numerous laboratory tests that simulate aircraft/lightning interactions to assess aircraft survivability and vulnerability. One such test uses a high voltage capacitor bank to generate a high current pulse that is applied to an actual aircraft or a geometrically similar structure. The current pulse is similar in peak magnitude and shape to lightning return strokes present in a lightning flash. The test technique described here uses an aluminum cylinder to simulate an aircraft. The cylinder is representative in size and construction of a fighter-type aircraft fuselage. The objective is to assess the susceptibility of aircraft electrical circuits to the electromagnetic effects of the lightning current. When the current pulse is applied, measurements are made on electrical circuits inside the cylinder to determine the magnitude of voltages and currents induced as a result of electromagnetic fields created by the lightning current flowing on the cylinder surface. The high voltage capacitor bank used to generate the pulse is described along with details of the test circuit. The characteristics of the generated current waveshape and the limitations of pulse generators to simulate the complete lightning flash threat are presented. In addition, the total electrical circuit, which includes the capacitor bank, cylinder and return leads has been modeled. Through computer analysis, the waveshapes of the total surface current are calculated and compared to empirical values for the cylinder test configuration.","PeriodicalId":183668,"journal":{"name":"IECEC-97 Proceedings of the Thirty-Second Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (Cat. No.97CH6203)","volume":"44 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131857974","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The NASA fuel cell upgrade program for the Space Shuttle orbiter","authors":"M. Warshay, P. Prokopius, M. Le, G. Voecks","doi":"10.1109/IECEC.1997.659189","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IECEC.1997.659189","url":null,"abstract":"As part of NASA's overall efforts to improve the Space Shuttle operations, a program to upgrade the existing fuel cell powerplant has begun. The upgrade will involve replacing the alkaline fuel cell (AFC) system with a proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell system, resulting in a much lower life cycle cost of the powerplant. The Shuttle Fuel Cell Upgrade plan of the JSC/LeRC/JPL team includes the following key elements: (1) systems analyses to assure compatibility/maximum utilization by shuttle of the best PEM fuel cell characteristics; (2) short stack testing of the leading PEM fuel cell contractors' hardware; (3) detailed task objective (DTO) flight experiment to verify PEM system water management and thermal management under zero-g operation; (4) A downselect to the best PEM system; and (5) development of the flight hardware powerplant system, including, of course, both the power and accessory subsystems. The planned success-oriented, four year effort is a coherent program to develop a 20 kW PEM fuel cell powerplant. The current major program tasks under way are short stack testing and systems analyses.","PeriodicalId":183668,"journal":{"name":"IECEC-97 Proceedings of the Thirty-Second Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (Cat. No.97CH6203)","volume":"58 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124179704","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Thermal analysis of paddy husk. I. Sensitivity of kinetic parameters to selection of stage transition points","authors":"A. K. Jain, S. Sharma, D. Singh","doi":"10.1109/IECEC.1997.658229","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IECEC.1997.658229","url":null,"abstract":"Experimentally obtained TGA data on paddy husk and cellulose has been correlated using a two stage model. The data correlation is highly sensitive to the choice of the stage transition point. The effect of different stage transition points on the kinetic parameters is examined in this paper and an optimum stage transition point identified. The technique has also been tested on earlier published data and found to give satisfactory results. The systematic choice of the stage transition point should lead to greater uniformity and reliability in reported kinetic data.","PeriodicalId":183668,"journal":{"name":"IECEC-97 Proceedings of the Thirty-Second Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (Cat. No.97CH6203)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114313296","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Preparation and characterization of a hybrid solid polymer electrolyte consisting of poly(ethyleneoxide) and poly(acrylonitrile) for polymer-battery application","authors":"M. Nookala, L. Scanlon, R. Marsh","doi":"10.1109/IECEC.1997.659150","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IECEC.1997.659150","url":null,"abstract":"For application in an ambient temperature solid state lithium battery a highly dimensionally-stable polymer electrolyte based on polyethyleneoxide (PEO) suffers from low ionic conductivity, whereas a highly conducting gel electrolyte based on polyacrylonitrile (PAN) suffers from low dimensional stability. In order to overcome these problems, a hybrid solid polymer electrolyte (HSPE) was prepared using PEO, PAN, propylene carbonate (PC), ethylene carbonate (EC) and lithium perchlorate. The HSPE films were highly conducting as well as dry, free-standing and dimensionally-stable. The films were characterized by constructing symmetrical cells containing nonblocking lithium electrodes and also blocking stainless steel electrodes. Investigations were carried out on ionic conductivity, electrochemical reaction, interfacial stability and morphology of the films. The properties of HSPE were compared with the films prepared using (i) PEO and LiClO/sub 4/ and (ii) PAN, PC, EC and LiClO/sub 4/. The results suggest that the HSPE is a potential electrolyte material for application in a polymer-battery.","PeriodicalId":183668,"journal":{"name":"IECEC-97 Proceedings of the Thirty-Second Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (Cat. No.97CH6203)","volume":"74 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114577470","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Design and performance of radioisotope space power systems based on OSC multitube AMTEC converter designs","authors":"A. Schock, H. Noravian, C. Or","doi":"10.1109/IECEC.1997.659239","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IECEC.1997.659239","url":null,"abstract":"This paper extends the analytical procedure described in another paper in these proceedings to analyze a variety of compact and light-weight OSC-designed radioisotope-heated space power generators. Those generators employed general purpose heat source (GPHS) modules and a converter containing sixteen AMTEC cells of OSC's revised five-tube design with enhanced cell wall reflectivity described in a companion paper in these proceedings. OSC found that the performance of the generator is primarily a function of the thermal insulation between the outside of the generator's 16 cells and the inside of its wall. After examining a variety of insulation options, it was found that the generator's performance is optimized by employing a hybrid insulation system, in which the space between the cells is filled with fibrous Min-K insulation, and the generator walls are lined with tapered (i.e., graded-length) multifoil insulation. The OSC design results in a very compact generator, with eight AMTEC cells on each end of the heat source stack.","PeriodicalId":183668,"journal":{"name":"IECEC-97 Proceedings of the Thirty-Second Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (Cat. No.97CH6203)","volume":"32 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115022858","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}