Fuel Cell Supply Integration and Safety Navy SBIR FY2004.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2004.2 Topic No.: N04-154 Topic Title: Fuel Cell Supply Integration and Safety Proposal No.: N042-154-0 Firm: MTI MicroFuel Cells Inc. 431 New Karner Road Albany, New York 12205 Contact: Michael DeFilippis Phone: (518) 533-2219 Web Site: mtimicrofuelcells.com Abstract: MTI MicroFuel Cells Inc. will undertake a study, which examines the current regulations and requirements (particularly transportation and military requirements) pertaining to the distribution logistics and user safety issues in regard to direct methanol fuel cell systems and the associated fuel cartridges. Benefits: The Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC) Hybrid Power System being developed by MTI MicroFuel Cells Inc. (MTI Micro) provides a number of benefits to both military and commercial markets. In military applications, DMFCs can offer the following: energy density 5-10 times that of advanced batteries; instant refueling capability; low thermal, acoustic and EMI signatures; a potential for standardization and scaleability; orientational invariance; and long-lived durability, given the simplicity of the design. Potential military applications of the research or development include those applications requiring man-portable military batteries, such as Land Warrior or Objective Force Warrior wearable power, military sensors, and military radios and chargers. Potential commercial applications include digital organizers, convergence devices, cell phones, laptop computers, and other portable consumer electronics devices. Currently, the power pack market for portable consumer electronics is estimated at $5.2 billion a year. This market needs a power source to meet the power demands of increased functionality and increased demand for "always on" capabilities. MTI Micro's DMFCs have the energy density and performance necessary to meet the demands of these devices. Return