Electro-Desalination and Neutralization System Navy SBIR FY2015.3 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2015.3 Topic No.: N153-127 Topic Title: Electro-Desalination and Neutralization System Proposal No.: N153-127-0079 Firm: Physical Optics Corporation 1845 West 205th Street Torrance, California 90501 Contact: Alex Kolessov Phone: (310) 320-3088 Web Site: http://www.poc.com Abstract: To address the U.S. Marine's need for an energy-efficient Squad-size water purification system, Physical Optics Corporation (POC) proposes to develop a new Electro-Desalination and Neutralization (EDEN) system based on the integration of the robust micro-filtering and ultraviolet (UV) sterilization technologies with POC's innovative deionization apparatus. EDEN will combine commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) hollow fiber-based filtration unit with COTS UV bio-sanitization components, along with our unique, low-power desalination approach, in addition to water quality sensing capabilities. Use of the new desalinator will guarantee that EDEN, lacking the high-pressure components of reverse osmosis units, is lighter, cheaper, and more portable, making it an ideal choice for small (squad or platoon) size water purification system. The integrated device will operate automatically, producing drinkable water from local sources of contaminated and salt- or brackish water. Requiring 6 gallons/hr of potable water from seawater, while reducing turbidity and eliminating microbiological contaminants. In Phase I, POC will demonstrate the feasibility of EDEN by developing a scaled design of its desalinator and integrating and testing a prototype of a water purification system, reaching TRL-4. This experience will be utilized in constructing an optimized prototype in Phase II (TRL-6). Benefits: The Electro-Desalination and Neutralization (EDEN) system, developed as a result of the proposed project, will significantly simplify the deployment of troops and establishment of operating bases and military installations. It will extend the current field of water processing technologies for extremely compact, lightweight, and reliable devices. It can be used by tourists, hunters, geologist, sailors, first responders and emergency personnel, and so forth. Recent developments in new nano-sized materials and water-activated batteries enable the creation of self powered portable desalination systems; thus, people in remote areas without fresh water would benefit from a novel deionizing technology that could provide a ready supply of purified drinking water in critical emergency situations.Recent developments in new nano-sized materials and water-activated batteries enable the creation of self-powered portable desalination systems; thus, people in remote areas without fresh water would benefit from a novel deionizing technology that could provide a ready supply of purified drinking water in critical emergency situations. Return