A study to develop a low temperature battery suitable for space probe applications final report
Low temperature batteries for deep space probes and extending battery usefulness by heating
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Low temperature batteries for deep space probes and extending battery usefulness by heating
Aqueous and nonqueous electrolytic actions, and energy density measurements for dry tape battery
Inorganic separator for high temperature silver-zinc battery
Filler and matrix composite materials for use in silver-zinc battery separators
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Thin film and semiconductor microelectronics, radar scattering, radome thermal stress, boundary layer phenomena, guided missile parts, turbulent mixing, antenna systems, and plasma dynamics
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Inorganic fillers and pressure effects on films for separators for heat sterilizable silver zinc battery
Summary report is described of historical documentation and detailed design data for development of silver-zinc battery for use on Surveyor spacecraft. Electrical and physical characteristics of battery models are included, along with data on qualification, acceptance, solar-thermal-vacuum, mission simulation testing, and actual flight performance.
Primary zinc-silver oxide battery - separator material, construction, and prototype cell evaluation
Test of electrochemical cell and local action mechanisms of wet cell battery for space probe applications
Dry tape battery concept - cathode and anode research, energy densities, tape cell preparation, and supporting research
Silver-cadmium secondary battery energy storage system using vented cells for manned orbital spacecraft
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High energy density primary battery development - anode-electrolyte, cupric fluoride cathode, and chemical stability tests
Development of battery with lithium-magnesium alloy anode, molten cuprous chloride cathode, and zeolite separator cells and cupric oxide cathode and porous glass separator cells
Highly conductive nonaqueous electrolytes for high energy battery
Despite three decades of extensive research and field testing that have consistently validated the benefits of Model Predictive Control (MPC) in building applications, the technology has seen limited market adoption. This paper evaluates the readiness of MPC for widespread deployment, showcases recent demonstrations and field tests across diverse building types, including residential, small commercial, large commercial, and campus settings. Our results demonstrate that MPC can optimize system operations to achieve load shifting, minimize curtailment of on-site generation, and reduce energy costs by up to 80 %, while maintaining or improving occupant comfort. We also show that MPC can effectively control large assets, such as MW-sized thermal storage systems, and respond to dynamic pricing signals. However, achieving scale remains difficult due to labor-intensive workflows, reliance on a “PhD-in-the-loop” for MPC design and maintenance, susceptibility to fragile data infrastructure, and persistent workforce education and acceptance barriers. To bridge this gap, we outline a transition from bespoke, labor intensive prototypes toward streamlined, segment-targeted deployment strategies that leverage model templates, semantic tools, and generative AI. By automating control configuration and reducing engineering effort, these recommendations provide a pathway for transforming successful research demonstrations into scalable, market ready solutions for MPC-based controls.