《17TH ANNUAL POWER SOURCES CONTEIENCE》

Session on Solor Energy Conversion Chairman—Col.R.K.Saxe1

Silicon Cells for Use in Concentrated Solar Energy1

E.L.Ralph and P.Berman,Heliotek,Division of Textron Electronics,Inc1

Large Area Solar Cells Prepared on Silicon Sheet5

R.K.Riel and K.S.Tarneja,Westinghouse Electric Corporation,Youngwood,Pa5

Solar Power Supplies for Ground Use8

George Hunrath,U.S.Army Electronics R＆D Laboratory8

Solar Energy Systems for Space Application12

William R.Cherry,National Aeronautics and Space Administration12

Some Effects of Electron Irradiation and Temperature on Solar Cell Performance15

J.H.Martin and J.W.Teener,The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory E.L.Ralph,Heliotek,Division of Textron Electronics,Inc15

Effects of Radiation on Transmittance of Glasses and Adhesives19

F.J.Campbell,U.S.Naval Research Laboratory19

Thermo-Photovoltaic Energy Conversion23

John Werth,General Motors Corporation23

Session on Thermal Energy Conversion Chairman—Lt.Col.G.H.Ogburn28

Multi-Solid Fuel Burner for Thermal Energy Conversion Systems28

Herbert R. Hazard, Battelle Memorial Institute28

45-Watt Thermoelectric Generator31

Charles Teleki,General Instrument Corporation31

Silicon-Germanium Thermocouple Development34

Valvo Raag, Radio Corporation of America34

45-Watt Thermionic Generator37

F.J.Lyczko,Thermo Electron Engineering Corporation37

Low Temperature Thermionic Converter40

M.Silverberg,Ford Instrument Company40

AC Thermionic Converter Study43

Joseph P.Angello and Emil Kittl,U.S.Army Electronics R＆D Laboratory43

Internally Heated Thermionic Converter System48

W.R.Martini,North American Aviation,Inc48

Session on Fuel Cell Batteries Chairman—Dr.E.G.Baars53

Biochemical Fuel Cells,PartⅠ53

Manuel Shaw, Electric Autolite Co53

Biochemical Fuel Cells, PartⅡ56

J.Brake,W.Momyer,J.Cavallo and H.Silverman,Magna Corporation56

Biochemical Fuel Cells, Part Ⅲ59

G.C.Blanchard,R.T.Foley and M.J.Allen,Melpar,Inc59

Progress on Oxygen Electrodes65

James E.Wynn,U.S.Army Electronics R＆D Laboratory65

Low Temperature C3 Hydrocarbon Cells69

W.T.Grubb and L.W.Niedrach,General Electric Company69

New Concepts on High Temperature Hydrocarb on Cells72

L.G.Marianowski,John Meek,E.B.Shultz,Jr.and B.S.Baker,Institute of Gas Technology72

Compact H2 Generators for Fuel Cells75

H.H.Geissler,Engelhard Industries,Inc75

Experimental Design for Fuel Cell Research78

Cuthbert Daniel,Consultant78

“The Future of Fuel Cells”—A.Panel Discussion80

Opening Comments:Introductory Remarks80

David Linden,Moderator,U.S.Army Electronics R＆D Laboratory80

Low Power Ground Applications80

Herbert F.Hunger,U.S.Army Electronics R＆D Laboratory80

High Power Ground Applications82

B.C.Almaula,U.S.Army Electronics R＆D Laboratory82

Fuel Cells in Aerospace84

Capt.Gerald E.Starkey,Department of the Air Force84

Space Applications86

Ernst M.Cohn,National Aeronautics and Space Agency86

Central Station Power87

Neal P.Cochran,Office of Coal Research,Dept.of the Interior87

Economic and Logistic Considerations88

G.C.Szego,Institute for Defense Analyses88

Contributing Statements:Progress with Air-Breathing Solid-Electrolyte Fuel Cells92

Eugene A.Oster,General Electric Company92

Fuel Cells for Vehicles94

Lester W.Buechler,Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Co94

Direct Hydrocarbon Fuel Cell96

G.Cohn,Engelhard Industries,Inc96

The Methanol-Air Fuel Cell96

C.E.Heath,Esso Research and Engineering Company96

A Hydrazine Fuel Cell for Aerospace Applications97

Morris Eisenberg, Electrochimica Corporation97

Solid Electrolyte Fuel Cell for Use in Space99

D.H.Archer,E.F.Sverdrup,W.A.English and James J.Alles,Westinghouse Research Laboratories99

Nuclear Liquid Metal Cell for Space Power100

B.Agruss,General Motors Corporation100

Comparison of Fuel Cell Systems103

Herbert F.Hunger,U.S.Army Electronics R＆D Laboratory103

Session on Secondary Batteries Chairman—Mai.A.Fitch105

Sealed Nickel-Cadmium Batteries105

E.B.Cupp,Eagle-Picher Company105

Optimum Charge Procedures for Sealed Nickel-Cadmium Batteries107

Burton Resnic,U.S.Army Electronics,R＆D Laboratory107

State of Charge Methods for Nickel-Cadmium Batteries110

M.Lurie,H.N.Seiger and R.C.Shair,Gulton Industries,Inc110

Sealed Cadmium-Silver Oxide Batteries114

Arthur M.Frink,Jr.,U.S.Army Electronics R＆D Laboratory114

Sealed Zinc-Silver Oxide Batteries116

J.A.Keralla and J.J.Lander,General Motors Corporation116

Separators for Alkaline Batteries120

T.P.Dirkse, Calvin College120

Evaluation of Secondary Batteries122

William G.Ingling and Walter W.Clark,Cook Electric Company122

Session on Primary Batteries Chairman—J.M.Hovendon125

Perchlorate Reserve Batteries125

Howard R.Knapp and Achille L.Almerini,U.S.Army Electronics R＆D Laboratory125

Ammonia Batteries,PartⅠ.Reserve Liquid Ammonia Fuze Battery128

L.John Minnick,G.＆ W.H.Corson,Inc128

Ammonia Batteries,PartⅡ132

L.R.Wood and D.J.Doan,The Eagle-Picher Company132

Low Rate Sealed Zinc-Silver Oxide Batteries135

D.B.Colbeck,Electric Storage Battery Company135

Leclanche Battery Shelf Life Study138

D.L.Warburton,Naval Ordnance Laboratory138

Investigation of the Magnesium Anode142

J.L.Robinson, Dow Chemical Company142

New Organic Depolarizers145

E.A.McElhill,D.L.Williams and B.A.Gruber,Monsanto Research Corporation145

Carbon Blacks for Organic Depolarized Batteries149

G.S.Lozier and J.B.Eisen,Radio Corporation of America149

Session on Electrical Conversion Chairman—J.Kaufman153

Low Input Voltage Conversion153

J.T.Lingle,Minneapolis-Honeywell Regulator Company153

Unsymmetrical Low Voltage Converter155

William L.Dudley,U.S.Army Electronics R＆D Laboratory155

Tunnel Diode Conveerers158

F.M.Carlson and P.D.Gardner,Radio Corporation of America158

Modular Power Converter Systems163

Frank L.Raposa, Hamilton Standard Division, United Aircraft Corporation163

Switch Modulation Techniques in AC to DC Power Supplies,PartⅡ167

Francisc C.Schwarz,General Electric Company167

Static Frequency Converter170

D.E.Davis,Unitron,Incorporated170