| Sol No.: |
Navy SBIR FY2016.1 |
| Topic No.: |
N161-041 |
| Topic Title: |
Guided Missile Submarine SSGN Seawater System Antifouling |
| Proposal No.: |
N161-041-0018 |
| Firm: |
Howell Laboratories, Inc.
188 Harrison road
Bridgton, Maine 4009 |
| Contact: |
David Roberts |
| Phone: |
(207) 647-3327 |
| Web Site: |
http://www.howelllabs.com |
| Abstract: |
Howell Laboratories, Inc. (HLI) is proposing a seawater Electrolytic Chlorine Generator (ECG) and will leverage our considerable experience developing and qualifying ECGs for the Navy to meet the high integrity standards of submarine sea water systems, and environmental standards. The cost savings will be compared to the current cost of cleaning SSGNs and methods used on the Virginia class and is expected to offer significant cost savings by improving efficiency and incorporating reverse-polarity technology. The ECG will consist of a two-piece design; an electrolytic cell and a controller. We recently proposed similar in-line ECG for the Ohio Replacement. This effort will expand that preliminary design to optimize efficiency and simplify the maintenance, control and user interface. |
| Benefits: |
Lower total ownership cost and increased availability. The design could also be used across submarine classes providing standardization. The effort has applicability for commercial marine surface ship seawater cooling systems as well as ballast water treatment providing additional business opportunities for HLI. Foreign military sales to NATO organizations would allow HLI to provide competitive offers for this technology. |