Dragon Breath, Phase III

Abstract

In this project, the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) aims to develop a flexible rebreather than can be worn like a vest by military divers inside their dry suit. The new rebreather will also provide extra thermal energy to the divers in order to help their operation in cold water. Therebreather will be also designed and fabricated such that the carbon dioxide scrubbing materials in the rebreather can be regenerated at a high temperature up to 300 ~C without being removed from the rebreather, unlike current rebreather technology which requires replacement scrubbing material after every use. This will provide significant saving in logistics cost. Additionally, JHU/APL will develop an efficient CO2 sorbent that can meet operational requirements across relevant water depths, breathing rates, temperatures, and humidity levels.)

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Apr 24, 2019
Source ID
N000141912215

Entities

People

  • Michael Jin

Organizations

  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Office of Naval Research
  • United States Navy

Tags

Readers

  • Materials Science
  • Research Science/Academic Research