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Selectively activated electrochemical cell system

  • US 6,713,988 B2
  • Filed: 10/19/2001
  • Issued: 03/30/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/20/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An electrochemical power system for connection to a load comprising:

  • a plurality of arrays of electrochemical cells in a parallel configuration, each array including a plurality of electrochemical cells arranged in series; and

    a controller system for controlling which one or more arrays of the plurality of arrays is to be in connection with the load upon demand of the load, wherein at least one of the arrays is prone to self discharge upon removal of the connection with the load, further wherein the at least one arrays prone to self discharge is allowed to self discharge after connection with a load if the load demand halts, and further wherein upon a reconnection with the load, the at least one array prone to self discharge is not selected by the controller, thereby maximizing capacity of the remaining array or arrays.

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