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Proton Energy Systems Developing Fuel Cells For Naval Reseach Lab
Wallingford CT (SPX) Jun 03, 2004 Proton Energy Systems Inc., a subsidiary of Distributed Energy Systems Corp. announced on Monday the receipt of $1.1 million in additional funding to continue its Phase II project with the Naval Research Laboratory, or NRL, for advanced fuel cell technology development. This award is based on Proton's progress in Phase I and Phase II for the development of a one kilowatt-scale prototype system for critical defense and aerospace applications. The effort is part of a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, or DARPA, "Water Rocket" program that applies Proton's technology to advanced space propulsion and energy systems. This program supports a broader "Orbital Express" initiative aimed at developing next generation serviceable satellites planned to provide significant improvements in U.S. military space operations capability. Design goals of this high-pressure hydrogen/oxygen regenerative fuel cell system are reversibility, space operation, lightweight packaging, and fewer system components over state-of-the-art fuel cell designs. Proton completed Phase I of this contract in early 2003 demonstrating the ability to electrolyze water to generate hydrogen and oxygen gases at pressures exceeding 3,000 psi. The efficient compression of these gases, a key feature in space-based, high energy density applications, is made possible by Proton's solid-state electrolysis cell stack design, called HIPRESS. Proton's Senior Vice President, Robert Friedland commented, "We are pleased that DARPA and NRL have chosen Proton and its contractor team to continue this project. Government sponsorship is an important part of advancing our regenerative fuel cell technology, which we believe will have far-reaching implications for military, aerospace, homeland defense and commercial applications." Proton's contractor team for this effort includes Aerojet and ATK Thiokol Propulsion, who provide expertise on space and satellite technology implementation. The team also includes Schafer Corporation, Kare Technical Consulting and Myers Manufacturing Company, who provide additional aerospace expertise. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links Proton Energy Systems Distributed Energy Systems SpaceDaily Search SpaceDaily Subscribe To SpaceDaily Express Powering The World in the 21st Century at Energy-Daily.com
Europe Debates Nuclear Energy
Washington (UPI) Jan 11, 2006European Union countries are starting to rethink their opposition to nuclear energy amid a dispute between Russia and Ukraine over natural gas supplies, but energy analysts say a switch still lacks a green light. |
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