Modular Solid Cryogenic Thermal Energy Storage And Heat Exchanger Navy SBIR FY2012.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2012.1 Topic No.: N121-060 Topic Title: Modular Solid Cryogenic Thermal Energy Storage And Heat Exchanger Proposal No.: N121-060-1232 Firm: Superconducting Systems, Inc. 5 Fortune Drive Billerica, Massachusetts 01821-3923 Contact: Shahin Pourrahimi Phone: (978) 330-3021 Web Site: superconductingsystem.com Abstract: In this proposal we introduce the approach of using metal matrix blocks impregnated with a solid phase polymer as "solid cryogenic energy storage and heat exchanger". Such blocks provide both the thermal conductivity required for rapid thermal conduction, as well as the thermal energy storage (with the polymer). In the Phase I work, we would compare the performance of the composite blocks introduced here to that of solid nitrogen, emphasizing the potential synergism between a fully solid thermal energy material embedded in a metal matrix and a heat exchanger that uses an un-filled region of the same metal matrix. Benefits: This project will facilitate the development of cryogenic thermal energy storage for interest to DoD applications. The military applications would be the initial market. The military environment would stress the cryogenic/HTS application under rigorous technical environments where there is substantial immediate need and pent-up demand for improved power delivery systems. The application of the technology is by no means limited to military applications. It can be broadly applied to virtually any future commercial building that would use high temperature superconducting technology, in particular telcom and data center environments. Manufacturing facilities, hospitals, schools, and other structures could also be added to the target market as commercialization broadens. Return