High Efficiency Oxygen Generator with Microarray Reactor Navy SBIR FY2010.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2010.1 Topic No.: N101-081 Topic Title: High Efficiency Oxygen Generator with Microarray Reactor Proposal No.: N101-081-0361 Firm: Giner Electrochemical Systems, LLC 89 Rumford Avenue Newton, Massachusetts 02466-1311 Contact: Han Liu Phone: (781) 529-0531 Web Site: www.ginerinc.com Abstract: This NAVY Small Business Innovation Research project is directed toward the development of a novel oxygen generator that employs microarray reactors to achieve high energy density, controllable gas release rate, high conversion efficiency and safe operation. By employing microarray reactors, a high surface area catalyst can be employed without localized high pressure and temperature zones that are usually associated with conventional pack bed reactors. The specific energy of this storage method meets the oxygen storage requirement at a vehicle power system level. Both liquid form and solid form oxygen storage strategies will be developed. The oxygen generator does not need active cooling and requires no additional energy other than liquid delivery, which reduces system complexity and improves efficiency. Benefits: The enhanced platform capabilities provided by more energetic systems will provide longer mission life and greater force projection distances. Such advantages will enable military planners' greater options. In the civilian markets the operators of submersible vehicles, particularly those used in oil exploration and off-shore refining, will benefit from increased range and operating time. Scientific experimenters will similarly benefit from longer task sessions. Return