Safety testing of lithium ion batteries for navy devices

Lithium ion battery technology is being introduced into power supplies used by our armed forces for a variety of applications. In many cases, the same cells and design parameters that support commercial battery packs are being used in military battery packs. This approach is expected to result in a...

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Published in:IEEE aerospace and electronic systems magazine 2003-01, Vol.18 (1), p.17-20
Main Authors: Govar, C.J., Banner, J.A.
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Air safety
Batteries
Battery
Costs
Cranes
Division
Electric batteries
Lithium
Lithium-ion batteries
Naval engineering
Navy
Ordnance
Power supplies
Safety
Safety devices
Security
Testing
Underwater vehicles
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Summary:Lithium ion battery technology is being introduced into power supplies used by our armed forces for a variety of applications. In many cases, the same cells and design parameters that support commercial battery packs are being used in military battery packs. This approach is expected to result in a major decrease in the total life cycle cost of the equipment these batteries support. On June 13, 1991, NAVSEA issued INST9310.1B1, which states that all lithium battery powered equipment must undergo safety evaluation and approval prior to fleet use. This safety program governs a process whereby approvals are issued for lithium batteries to be used in specific equipment on ground facilities, surface combatants, air combatants, and/or submarines. The Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (NOSSA) manages the program. The chief technical advisors are Code 644 at NSWC Carderock Division and Code 609A at NSWC Crane Division. This paper describes three battery designs that incorporate lithium ion technology, and the results of battery safety tests conducted in accordance with navy requirements.
ISSN:0885-8985
1557-959X
DOI:10.1109/MAES.2003.1167325