{"title":"Design factors for a super high energy density Ni-MH battery for military uses","authors":"J.T. Brown, M. Klein","doi":"10.1109/BCAA.1997.574073","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/BCAA.1997.574073","url":null,"abstract":"The nickel-metal hydride battery is a relatively new commercial product which meets the needs for a more environmentally friendly battery than either the lead-acid or nickel-cadmium couples. While the presently available product also provides significantly improved performance over these other batteries, it is believed possible to develop a new generation of Ni-MH batteries with perhaps 80% greater density by using improved hydrogen storage alloys with the capability to store up to 2 percent by weight hydrogen, improved nickel electrodes which can stably cycle with an electron transfer of greater than 1.5 per nickel atom, and utilizing improved new cell and battery packaging designs which minimize inactive battery weight and volume. This could raise the energy density of today's commercial product (55-70 Wh/kg) to greater than 120 Wh/kg.","PeriodicalId":344507,"journal":{"name":"The Twelfth Annual Battery Conference on Applications and Advances","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121782402","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":"Behavior of a cycled Ni-Cd battery during pulse discharge","authors":"G. Rao, H. Vaidyanathan, W. Nakhleh","doi":"10.1109/BCAA.1997.574086","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/BCAA.1997.574086","url":null,"abstract":"The pulse discharge behavior of a 9-Ah, 12-V nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery fabricated for the FAST program was studied. The response of the battery voltage to a pulse with a current of 60 A and duration of 10 to 200 ms was measured, along with the capacity remaining at the end of pulse discharge. The maximum drop in voltage at the beginning of the pulse was 505 to 1,049 mV, and battery capacity remained stable.","PeriodicalId":344507,"journal":{"name":"The Twelfth Annual Battery Conference on Applications and Advances","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126965171","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}
C. Witham, A. Hightower, R. Bowman, B. Ratnakumar, B. Fultz
{"title":"LaNi/sub 5-x/M/sub x/ metal hydride alloys for alkaline rechargeable cells","authors":"C. Witham, A. Hightower, R. Bowman, B. Ratnakumar, B. Fultz","doi":"10.1109/BCAA.1997.574125","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/BCAA.1997.574125","url":null,"abstract":"This work centers on making alloy modifications to LaNi/sub 5/ by replacing Ni with various metal elements. The primary goal of the alloy modifications is to stabilize the alloy during electrochemical cycling in an alkaline medium. The reasons that some elements promote cyclic stability are explored, and the relative magnitude of their effect is Ge>Sn>Si>Ga>Al>In>Ni. Other properties are determined for each alloy, such as maximum capacity, charge transfer kinetics, hydrogen diffusion, charge overpotentials, and charge efficiency. Alloy microstructural information is measured by X-ray diffraction, and gas-phase.","PeriodicalId":344507,"journal":{"name":"The Twelfth Annual Battery Conference on Applications and Advances","volume":"34 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129978646","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":"Direction of polyethylene separator development for the SLI market","authors":"L. Navarrete","doi":"10.1109/BCAA.1997.574083","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/BCAA.1997.574083","url":null,"abstract":"Recent separator advancements have improved the oxidation stability and puncture resistance of polyethylene (PE) separators. These improvements, at the same time, have been accomplished even as the market continues to demand separators with lower backweb thickness. Results of development work to evaluate improved oxidation resistance is presented. Evaluation of separator characteristics as well as separator performance in an automotive Pb-acid secondary battery are presented and form the basis for an improved separator design.","PeriodicalId":344507,"journal":{"name":"The Twelfth Annual Battery Conference on Applications and Advances","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131600552","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":"Development of a long cycle life sealed nickel-zinc battery for high energy-density applications","authors":"D. Coates, E. Ferreira, A. Charkey","doi":"10.1109/BCAA.1997.574071","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/BCAA.1997.574071","url":null,"abstract":"Nickel-zinc battery technology is being developed for commercial applications requiring high energy density and high power capability. Current development cells have demonstrated the ability to deliver over 60 Wh per kilogram at the one hour rate and more than 450 W per kilogram at the 12C rate. Cycle life has been improved to more than 600 cycles at 80% depth of discharge by using a patented, reduced solubility zinc electrode and an improved sealed cell design. More than 7000 charge/discharge cycles at 10% depth-of-discharge have been completed. Large quantities of sealed prismatic cells have been manufactured, including a 220 V battery for a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).","PeriodicalId":344507,"journal":{"name":"The Twelfth Annual Battery Conference on Applications and Advances","volume":"33 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114291868","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":"A high power spiral wound lead-acid battery for hybrid electric vehicles","authors":"J. Olson, E. Sexton","doi":"10.1109/BCAA.1997.574095","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/BCAA.1997.574095","url":null,"abstract":"Optima Batteries, Inc. is developing a high power (660 W/kg) spiral wound lead-acid 6 V battery with a nominal capacity of 15 Ah. Its exceptional power and excellent thermal characteristics make it a promising choice for hybrid electric vehicle applications. The hybrid electric vehicle presents a new and unique challenge for energy storage systems. The batteries require high power for acceleration and hill climbing and good charge acceptance for regenerative braking and overall energy efficiency. Since the on board auxiliary power unit results in much lower demands for battery energy capacity, lead-acid batteries fit quite well into these performance requirements. Many of the remaining challenges involve the development of battery management systems which must function to maintain the battery pack at peak performance and achieve an economical cycle life. Related to the issue of battery management is information about conditions that may cause damage or unbalance of the pack. Experiments are described investigating the effects of extreme cell reversal on battery capacity and cycle life. The results demonstrate the amazing robustness of the lead-acid battery for tolerating over discharge.","PeriodicalId":344507,"journal":{"name":"The Twelfth Annual Battery Conference on Applications and Advances","volume":"279 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121037876","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":"Surface-modified Mg/sub 2/Ni-type negative electrode materials for Ni-MH battery","authors":"N. Cui, B. Luan, D. Bradhurst, H. Liu, S. Dou","doi":"10.1109/BCAA.1997.574124","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/BCAA.1997.574124","url":null,"abstract":"In order to further improve the electrode performance of Mg/sub 1.9/Y/sub 0.1/Ni/sub 0.9/Al/sub 0.1/ alloy at ambient temperature, its surface was modified by an ultrasound pretreatment in the alkaline solution and microencapsulation with Ni-P coating. The effects of various surface modifications on the microstructure and electrochemical performance of the alloy electrodes were investigated and compared in this paper. It was found that the modification with ultrasound pretreatment significantly improved the electrocatalytic activity of the negative electrode and then reduced the overpotential of charging/discharging, resulting in a remarkable increase of electrode capacity and high-rate discharge capability but having little influence on the cycle life. However, the electrode fabricated from the microencapsulated alloy powder showed a higher discharge capacity, better high-rate discharge capability and longer cycle life as well.","PeriodicalId":344507,"journal":{"name":"The Twelfth Annual Battery Conference on Applications and Advances","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128896481","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":"Two volt, high power, high energy density rechargeable lithium polymer battery","authors":"J. Broadhead","doi":"10.1109/BCAA.1997.574097","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/BCAA.1997.574097","url":null,"abstract":"The research and development of organo-sulfur polymer composite cathodes has produced a family of materials which are electroactive and rechargeable in nonaqueous secondary battery systems. This paper describes the latest improvements in performance of AA cells and indicates the directions to be taken for further development. Applications oriented performance characteristics (including high-rate charge and GSM pulse discharge) of AA cells are described. Initial regulatory agency abuse tests are also outlined.","PeriodicalId":344507,"journal":{"name":"The Twelfth Annual Battery Conference on Applications and Advances","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121825949","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 considerations for lithium-ion cells. I. Cell components","authors":"M. Juzkow, S. Mayer","doi":"10.1109/BCAA.1997.574100","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/BCAA.1997.574100","url":null,"abstract":"The development of lithium-ion battery systems, a relatively new technology in comparison to conventional rechargeable battery systems, has encompassed an extensive number of design considerations. These considerations are based primarily on safety, performance and cost. In this part of the paper, the authors discuss the design considerations for lithium-ion cells at a cell component level.","PeriodicalId":344507,"journal":{"name":"The Twelfth Annual Battery Conference on Applications and Advances","volume":"86 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122680230","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":"LEO test data for 81 Ah FNC cells","authors":"M. Anderman, F. Cohen","doi":"10.1109/BCAA.1997.574079","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/BCAA.1997.574079","url":null,"abstract":"LEO test data for 81 Ah fiber nickel-cadmium (FNC) battery packs are presented. Trends in pressure, charge acceptance, discharge voltage, capacity, and impedance during 7800, 60% DOD cycles are discussed. It is shown that the FNC is capable of high rate discharge and fast charge to high DOD with stable performance. The relationship between cell design and battery pack performance is also discussed.","PeriodicalId":344507,"journal":{"name":"The Twelfth Annual Battery Conference on Applications and Advances","volume":"85 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133424277","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}