A program to develop and demonstrate rechargeable sodium-sulfur cells for low earth orbit (LEO) space applications is described. The goals are 30000 charge-discharge cycles with a calendar life of 5 yr at operating temperature. The cycling routine consists of a 35 min discharge and a 70 min charge for a total cycle duration of 105 min. The cell is required to deliver a minimum of 50 Wh/pound based on full discharge at the nominal capacity and discharge rate. Cell component designs have been evaluated, yielding improved performance with respect to recharge, resistance, usable capacity during cycling, and cycle life. Optimization has been evolutionary, with component modification being evaluated in cell electrical testing. The resulting performance data and projected performance are presented.


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    Title :

    Performance characteristics of Na-S cells for low earth orbit applications


    Additional title:

    Leistungscharakteristika von Na-S-Zellen für Anwendungen im unteren Erdorbit


    Contributors:
    Silvey, R. (author)


    Publication date :

    1990


    Size :

    4 Seiten, 1 Quelle




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English