S150 Fuel Cell
Abstract
This project addresses the need for portable battery chargers sized for small squad operation, and will advance the state of technology of the S125 battery charging system to Technical Readiness Level (TRL) 7. This effort will culminate in a robust, lightweight system capable of charging military batteries from a liquid fuel source. The contractor will develop a 150 Watt portable generator based on solid oxide fuel cells. This generator will use 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 6 kg (14 lb), the battery charger-based system will fit within a backpack, save 60% of the weight of current solutions, and save more than 80% of the weight of primary batteries.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- bb047133027de42da8513eab973df35c