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Total Residual Oxidant Sensor for Automation of the Antifouling Process

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Navy 		Award ID:
92670 		Program Year/Program:
2009 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
N092-152-0031 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
GINER, INC.
89 Rumford Avenue Newton, MA 02466-1311
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2009
Title: Total Residual Oxidant Sensor for Automation of the Antifouling Process
Agency / Branch: DOD / NAVY
Contract: N00014-09-M-0444
Award Amount: $69,989.00
 

Abstract:

While the sensing of Total Residual Oxidant (TRO) in potable water and treated water streams is well understood and devices are commercially available, the technology to measure TRO in seawater is not well developed. The overall objective of this project is to design and build a field-deployable, real-time sensor for the measurement of TRO in saltwater to provide control of the electrolytic hypochlorite-enhanced seawater flushes to ensure discharge levels fall within a narrow range that is effective. Phase I will demonstrate the feasibility of the approach. Sensors chip will be fabricated and tested. Key to the success of the proposed sensing is the use of highly robust sensing electrode that is resistant to fouling combined with the high sensitivity technique and microarray configuration. The addition of reagents is eliminated, providing continuous and real-time monitoring capabilities. Direct detection of TROs will be carried out for various concentrations (i.e. chlorine/bromine or other mixed oxidant naturally formed species) between 10 and 500 mg/L. Laboratory studies to confirm the feasibility of proposed approaches will be performed in synthetic and actual seawater. During Phase II we will demonstrate the sensor performance integrated with commercial electrolytic generators in an operational environment.

Principal Investigator:

Badawi Dweik
Project Manager
7815290520
bdweik@ginerinc.com

Business Contact:

Anthony LaConti
Chief Executive Officer
7815290501
alaconti@ginerinc.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

GINER, INC.
89 Rumford Avenue Newton, MA 02466

EIN/Tax ID: 042529800
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No