S150 Fuel Cell Charging System
Abstract
This project addressed the need for portable battery chargers sized for small squad operation, and advanced the state of technology of the S125 battery charging system to Technical Readiness Level (TRL) seven. This effort culminated in a robust, lightweight system capable of charging military batteries from a liquid fuel source. The performer developed a 150-Watt portable generator based on solid oxide fuel cells. This generator used hydro-treated renewable jet fuel or de-sulfurized JP8 as fuels and will be capable of operating as a battery charger or direct power unit. With a mass of less than six kilogram (14 pounds), the battery charger-based system fits within a backpack, saves 60 percent of the weight of current solutions, and saves more than 80 percent of the weight of primary batteries.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- 209db35999c73457b425734fa9f14d1c