AZL1800

 

The 1800AH battery was specifically designed and manufactured by BST for an Advanced Underwater Vehicle. It provides power for propulsion as well as control.  The cell has an initial capacity in excess of 2200 ampere-hours and may be the largest rechargeable silver zinc battery in use today.

 

DESIGN

        

·         cell design optimized for long wet life and cycle life

 

·         high steady state currents

 

·         cell cases and covers molded from an engineered resin with high temperature and high impact properties

 

·         state of the art electrode construction

 

·         large electrode surface area for optimum voltage performance at high currents

 

·         incorporates cell vent relief valve 

 

PERFORMANCE

 

Physical Characteristics

 

·         activated (wet) weight of 48.8 pounds nominal

 

·         maximum envelope dimensions of 5.4"W x 5.24"D x 23.2"H

 

Electrical

 

·         Initial Capacity:      2250 ampere-hours

 

·         Two years of wet life

 

·        provides approx. 1.48 volts at 200 ampere steady state load

 

·        provides approx. 1.44 volts at 400 ampere steady state load