CLIPPER: a long-range, autonomous underwater vehicle using magnesium fuel and oxygen from the sea

The development of the CLIPPER autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) is a joint research project (JRP) between DGA/BEC in France and FFI in Norway. The power source is a semi-fuel cell using oxygen dissolved in seawater as oxidant, seawater as electrolyte and magnesium as fuel. Predicted range for the...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of power sources 2004-10, Vol.136 (2), p.232-239
Hauptverfasser:	Hasvold, Øistein, Lian, Torleif, Haakaas, Erik, Størkersen, Nils, Perelman, Olivier, Cordier, Stephane
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Applied sciences Direct energy conversion and energy accumulation Electrical engineering. Electrical power engineering Electrical power engineering Electrochemical conversion: primary and secondary batteries, fuel cells Energy Energy. Thermal use of fuels Equipments for energy generation and conversion: thermal, electrical, mechanical energy, etc Exact sciences and technology Fuel cells Magnesium anode Magnesium seawater batteries Oxygen cathode Seawater electrolyte semi-fuel cells
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Zusammenfassung:	The development of the CLIPPER autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) is a joint research project (JRP) between DGA/BEC in France and FFI in Norway. The power source is a semi-fuel cell using oxygen dissolved in seawater as oxidant, seawater as electrolyte and magnesium as fuel. Predicted range for the vehicle is in excess of 1600 nautical miles at a speed of 2 m/s. Design depth is 600 m. This long endurance, as well as the large internal volume of 740 l of the pressure hull, makes the CLIPPER vehicle an excellent tool for long range subsea operations.
ISSN:	0378-7753 1873-2755
DOI:	10.1016/j.jpowsour.2004.03.023