NHP Module

High power
Nickel-metal hydride module

Saft's NHP Ni-MH batteries are

specifically designed for high power
applications, providing excellent
energy density and maintenance-free
operation.
NHP modules are available in two
configurations:
• NHP 10-340: 12 V, 34 Ah
• NHP 5-680: 6 V, 68 Ah

Applications
Energy & power applications
Hybrid applications: vehicles, buses,
trucks, boats Module characteristics
Railway applications: hybrid tramways
High power modules NHP 10-340 NHP 5-680

Main advantages Electrical characteristics

Nominal voltage (V) 12 6
■ High specific power and energy
Rated capacity at C/3, 34 68
■ High cycle life after charge at constant current (Ah)

■ Maintenance free Power density (W/l) 970 970

■ Excellent safety and resistance Specific power (W/kg) 520 520

to abuse Energy density (Wh/l) 90 90

■ Integrated high efficiency liquid Specific energy (Wh/kg) 50 50

cooling
Dimensions
■ Fully recyclable Height (mm) 165 165
Length (mm) 169 169
Technology Width (mm) 173 173

■ Sealed - 100% recombination Weight (kg) 9 9

■ Foam positive electrode Discharge characteristics at +20°C to +25°C (+68°F to +77°F)

■ Nickel metal hydride negative Typical power at 80% DOD during 30 sec (W) 4500 4500
electrode (AB5 alloy) Maximum discharge current for 5 min (A) 200 400
■ Liquid cooled block technology Maximum discharge peak current for 30 s* (A) 500 1 000
■ Alkaline electrolyte Maximum discharge peak current for 10 s* (A) 600 1 200

■ Chemically treated polypropylene Maximum discharge peak current for 2 s* (A) 750 1 500
separator * final discharge voltage 0.8 V/cell

November 2005
Operating temperature NHP module - Typical peak power
–20°C to +40°C (– 4°F to +104°F) Discharge at +25°C (+77°F)

8000

Storage temperature 7000

0°C to +30°C (+32°F to +86°F) 6000 2s

10 s

Peak power (W)

5000
Charge conditions 30 s
4000
Single level charge: 1.47 V/cell
is recommended at +20°C (+68°F) 3000
Minimum voltage 0.8 V/cell
with a voltage compensation of 2000 = 8.0 V for NHP 10-340
–3 mV/°C/cell (–1.7 mV/°F/cell). = 4.0 V for NHP 5-680
1000

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Depth of discharge

NHP module - Cycling at 20% DOD*

10 sec peak power at 60% state of charge

6 000

5 000
Peak power (W)

4 000

3 000

2 000

1 000

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Number of cycles

NHP module - Cycling at 20% DOD*

Capacity at C/3 rate after full charge

120%
Capacity (% of rated at C/3)

100%

80%

60%

40%

20%

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Number of cycles

* Depth Of Discharge

Saft
Industrial Battery Group
12, rue Sadi Carnot
93170 Bagnolet - France
Tel: +33 1 49 93 19 18
Fax: +33 1 49 93 19 64
www.saftbatteries.com
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