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Application of the sodium sulphur battery to railway traction (TN-PS-5)

Last updated on 23 April 2013 9:58

The sodium sulphur battery has been examined within the context of its being applied to rail traction. Its energy density in comparison with other alternatives, its overall efficiency and the cost of fixed charging equipment make it uncompetitive unless the relative cost of liquid fuel is increased substantially in comparison...

Author(s): Mitchell J.R.;Newman M.

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1977

United Kingdom

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