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We plan to develop and refine a device (Basic Life Support System, BLSS) and a just-in-time training procedure for a flight crewmember who must administer cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). In Phase I, we developed a computerized graphical display for CPR procedures. Volunteers using the display removed an airway obstruction and stabilized the patient in 10.9 minutes compared to 13.8 minutes fo ...

We plan to develop and refine a device (Basic Life Support System, BLSS) and a just-in-time training procedure for a flight crewmember who must administer cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). In Phase I, we developed a computerized graphical display for CPR procedures. Volunteers using the display removed an airway obstruction and stabilized the patient in 10.9 minutes compared to 13.8 minutes fo ...

There is an increased need for sensors to monitor environmental conditions, that are not dependent on outside power. Remote sensors are used for this purpose, but they either require wiring to a power source or periodic maintenance to replace batteries. The difficulties with each approach severely limit the ability to obtain reliable information on environmental conditions. The purpose of this wor ...

70103 Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) systems are promising new alternatives for highly efficient and environmentally friendly power generation. In order to make these systems commercially viable, a portion of the hydrogen in syngas needs to be recovered as a value-added byproduct through the use of hydrogen separation membranes such as proton-conducting membranes. Since curren ...

72957S03-I Energy from thermonuclear fusion systems offers a long range option for decreasing U.S. dependence on foreign energy sources, enhancing national security, and mitigating climate change. Of the current options available for first-wall materials, composites made from silicon carbide fibers, incorporated in a matrix of silicon carbide (SiCf/SiCm), are a leading candidate. In order to ut ...

70103 Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) systems are promising new alternatives for highly efficient and environmentally friendly power generation. In order to make these systems commercially viable, a portion of the hydrogen in syngas needs to be recovered as a value-added byproduct through the use of hydrogen separation membranes such as proton-conducting membranes. Since curren ...

72505S03-I Integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) coal combustion has the potential for significantly improving the efficiency of converting coal power and for reducing emissions. However, corrosion in the syngas environment limits the lifetime of IGCC components and increases cost. This project will develop low-cost, dip-coated ceramic coatings to prevent the high temperature corrosion ...

73138S03-I As solid oxide fuel cell technology matures, it is becoming increasingly important to lower the cost of insulation. Currently available low-cost insulation cannot be used in these applications because it contains silica, which volatilizes and degrades the anode. Therefore, new low-cost, net-shape options for solid oxide fuel cell insulation are needed. This project will develop a no ...

Hydrogen centered technologies such as fuel cells have generated much attention as a means of reducing emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. Unfortunately there are no ideal solutions to the problems of hydrogen production and storage. An innovative integrated hybrid solid state electrochemical system is proposed as a means of overcoming many of the fundamental problems pertaining to hydrogen ...

72102S03-I In order to comply with current EPA regulations for reducing the level of sulfur in gasoline and diesel fuel, domestic refineries will need to install new process units for desulfurization of the fuel streams. However, current commercially available desulfurization technologies have significant energy requirements due to the severe operating conditions (such as high temperatures and p ...