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A Compact, Transportable JP-8 Reformer

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Missile Defense Agency 		Award ID:
58818 		Program Year/Program:
2002 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
02-0851 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
SIERRA ENGINEERING, INC.
603 East Robinson Street Suite 7 Carson City, NV -
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2002
Title: A Compact, Transportable JP-8 Reformer
Agency / Branch: DOD / MDA
Contract: F33615-02-M-2273
Award Amount: $69,992.00
 

Abstract:

"Highly efficient, high energy density electrical generation systems are needed for ground based assets. Fuel cell electrical generation systems provide high efficiency, low emissions, and low thermal signatures. A cost effective, transportable reformersystem, providing hydrogen, while using a military fuel such as JP-8, and meeting military operational requirements does not exist. The development of a compact, transportable JP-8 reformer will allow new high performance technologies to enter militaryand commercial uses.The focus of the Phase I program is defining a reformer supplying high pressure, high-quality hydrogen while achieving the weight and volume goals. System-level design trades using proven reformer approaches and three innovative component design conceptswill result in a design demonstrable during the Phase II program.Sierra Engineering Inc. brings significant analysis, design, fabrication, and test experience to the development of thermal fluid systems in which chemical reactions are present. Sierra possesses extensive experience with high-pressure combustion devicesand thermal management systems utilizing kerosene-type fuels. Sierra's extensive system modeling capability is critical to the understanding of component interactions and system optimization. Sierra's experience in fuel cell stack design, operation, andtesting will ensure that the reformer can be integrated with a fuel cell system. Projections of d

Principal Investigator:

Daniel A. Greisen
Senior Staff
7758858483
dan@sierraengineering.com

Business Contact:

Curtis W. Johnson
President
7758850139
curtis@sierraengineering.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

Sierra Engineering, Inc.
603 East Robinson Street, Suite 7 Carson City, NV 89701

EIN/Tax ID: 880391383
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No