Study of Electrical and Thermal Behaviour of Li-ion Polymer Cells for Auxiliary Power Supply in Underwater Applications
T. V. S. L. Satyavani, G. Rao, Abhishek Kumar, K. Rao · Defence Science Journal · 2012
Lithium ion polymer (Li-Po) battery technology is the latest technology for portable use and the most promising technology for exercise torpedoes. These batteries are technologically evolved from Lithium ion batteries. In this paper, extensive experimental studies on Li-Po cells which include studies on electrical characteristics during charge-discharge cycles, discharge at different C rates, self discharge throughout charge stand, temperature profiles at the cathode and anode during the discharges, etc. are reported and discussed. The extensive electrical characterisation done on these cells indicates the capability of these cells for use as auxiliary power supply in underwater weapon applications. Defence Science Journal, 2012, 62(2), pp.127-131 , DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/dsj.62.995