Clockwork energy storage submarine

Which hydride storage systems are suitable for small submarines?

Compressed, and metal hydride-based H 2 storages are suitable for small to medium submarines. The most critical development in conventional underwater applications in recent years is to use hydrogen energy systems, including Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) systems.

Is clockwork a propulsive power?

Powered by Clockwork. Clockwork power, in the sense of energy storage by a coiled spring, is one of the oldest means of applying power known to man, being invented between 1500 and 1510 by Peter Henlein of Nuremberg. The most common use of clockwork was in, er, clocks, but this page restricts itself to its attempted use as a propulsive power.

Can hydrogen fuel cell submarines stay submerged longer?

Hydrogen fuel cell submarines can stay submerged longer and utilize fuel cell by-products. A hydrogen fuel cell based hybrid energy system is designed and analyzed to be used in conventional submarines for propulsion and power management. This system is proposed as an alternative to the diesel-electric system.

Can a hydrogen fuel cell based hybrid energy system be used in submarines?

A hydrogen fuel cell based hybrid energy system is designed and analyzed to be used in conventional submarines for propulsion and power management. This system is proposed as an alternative to the diesel-electric system. This system eliminates the need for the submarine to surface and hence can continuously operate while submerged underwater.

Could nuclear-powered submarines improve submarine performance?

Lithium-ion batteries and air-independent propulsion together could improve the submerged endurance and performance of conventional submarines. Nuclear-powered submarines’ “infinite” source of energy provides them with underwater endurance, speed, range, and stealth that are clearly superior to those of conventional submarines.

How many hydride storage cylinders can a submarine carry?

Only a limited number of metal hydride storage cylinders can be carried by submarines. This technology is therefore limited to small to medium-sized submarines. Liquid fuels have high volumetric and gravimetric energy densities and are easy to handle. Ethanol, methanol, and diesel are the choices for liquid fuels.