Lightweight Solid Oxide Fuel Cell System Navy SBIR FY2016.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2016.1 Topic No.: N161-072 Topic Title: Lightweight Solid Oxide Fuel Cell System Proposal No.: N161-072-0214 Firm: NexTech Materials, Ltd. dba Nexceris, LLC 404 Enterprise Dr. Lewis Center, Ohio 43035 Contact: Dr. Swartz Phone: (614) 842-6606 Web Site: http://www.nexceris.com Abstract: In this proposed SBIR project, Nexceris will design, develop and demonstrate an ultra-high power density solid oxide fuel cell generator for deployed Joint Command and Control (DJ2C) applications. The targeted generator will deliver 1.2 kW of power, consume less than 0.1 gallon per hour of fuel, and will weigh less than 25 pounds. In Phase I of this project, Nexceris will establish a preliminary design of DJ2C generator system, which will be designed for operation with military logistic fuels (JP-8, JP-5, DF-2, etc.) and to meet the specific requirements stated in the solicitation (which will be further refined during). Work in the Phase I Option will involve design of the Phase II demonstration system. In Phase II, high power density SOFC stacks of the targeted design will be built and tested against design requirements, and a demonstration system will be built and tested to validate system operation under application-specific conditions. Successful execution of this project will result in a substantial improvement in simplicity, reliability, size and weight of SOFC-based power systems. Benefits: The SOFC technology to be developed on this project is specifically geared toward meeting the demanding requirements of DJ2C generator applications. The technology will greatly reduce the size and weight of SOFC based generators and enable them to operate more quietly, for longer durations, using readily available fuels. Other military applications that will benefit from the development of this fuel cell technology include battery chargers, auxiliary power units, tent city heat and power systems, runway lighting, and a number of unmanned vehicles for ground, sea and air. Successful adoption by military markets could lead to adoption by larger commercial markets, including auxiliary power units for trucks, residential combined heat and power systems, and distributed power generation. Return