Submarine Advanced Integrated Life Support System (SAILS) Program
Abstract
Next generation submarines will require more sophisticated ship systems as component volume, weight, reliability and acoustic signatures become critical tradeoff parameters. System effectiveness becomes particularly important as acquisition cost drives the selection of advanced technologies. General Electric exhibited foresight in the early 1980's by initiating IR and D efforts targeted at developing a modified electrolysis cell which simultaneously converts carbon dioxide to liquid organics and water to pure oxygen without the presence of gaseous hydrogen. This effort was augmented by contracts from the Naval Research Laboratory shortly thereafter. Although some progress was made towards the goal, significant, consistent improvements in cathode performance were not realized until organometallic electrode structures were implemented in 1986 by Hamilton Standard. Research efforts were initiated under a contract with the Office of Naval Research in 1987, but the program was put on hold shortly thereafter due to naval funding limitations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA253564
Entities
Organizations
- United Technologies Corporation