Title

Investigation And Flight Test Of Ion Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells

Date

1962

Index Abstract

Coming Soon

Photo Quality

Complete

Report Number

ASD TDR 62-19

Creator

Read, M. D.

Klawans, B.

Corporate Author

General Electric Co Philadelphia Pa Missile And Space Div

Laboratory

Flight Accessories Laboratory

Extent

60

Identifier

AD0276272

Access Rights

OTS

Distribution Classification

1

Contract

AF 33(616)-7579

DoD Project

3145

DoD Task

314506

DTIC Record Exists

No

Distribution Change Authority Correspondence

None

Abstract

The operating capabilities of a hydrogen-oxygen regenerative fuel cell which employs an anion membrane as a matrix to immobilize the potassium hydroxide electrolyte were investigated. A series of life cycle tests was carried out in the laboratory with both single cells and multicell units. The results of single cell tests are quite satisfactory; however, multicell units as presently designed do not show comparable life. A flight test on an aircraft was initiated to determine the effect of a limited time zero gravity environment on fuel cell operation. The environmental conditions imposed by these flights did not have an appreciable effect on fuel cell operation as determined by oscillograph recordings and photographs taken of the unit during the flights.

Report Availability

Full text available

Date Issued

1962-03

Provenance

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control

Type

report

Format

1 online resource