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The advantages of the thermal
battery
Energy
reserves :
It can be stored for over 15 years and brought into
service immediately.
Exceptional
99.95% reliability :
These batteries remain inert during storage. They are
hermetically sealed so they can withstand severe environmental
effects. These batteries are the product of the requirements
of space research and the aeronautical and defence sectors.
Immediate
availability :
Thermal batteries can be activated within several tenths
of a second, even after years of storage.
Functioning
under extreme conditions : Thermal
batteries are designed to withstand extreme temperatures
(very high or very low), vibrations, shocks, vacuum,
very high or low pressures etc.
Proven
assembly technologies :
Extensive experience has produced effective hermetic
sealing of the cases, reliability of the stacking
of the cells and high quality electrical connections.
Specific
energy :
Thermal batteries are developed
to order and can be adapted to individual or specific
requirements. They represent an optimum specific power
ratio (Watts/kg).
Unlimited
conditions of use :
Thermal batteries are classified by NATO as being non-explosive
and non-pyrotechnic equipment items for the purposes
of transport and storage. They can be handled without
risk and destroyed by conventional means
An
energy source that can be combined with other elements
:
Sensors, conventional batteries etc. can be combined
with these batteries, in particular for security purposes.
An
evolving source of energy :
Nowadays, research and development have resulted in
the use of chemicals that are increasingly less harmful
to the environment, while increasing the areas of performance
of thermal batteries.
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