Method for improving battery discharge performance

Details Method for improving battery discharge performance Method for improving battery discharge performance

1998-07-24

2000-04-25

Tso, Edward H.

Electricity: battery or capacitor charging or discharging

Battery or cell discharging

Regulated discharging

320136, H01M 1046

Patent

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060548428

ABSTRACT:
A method for improving battery discharge voltage is disclosed. In the method, the battery discharge voltage is improved by increasing battery temperature during discharge. The method is useful in extending the life of nickel electrode rechargeable batteries including those employed as spacecraft power sources.

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