Lightweight Solid Oxide Fuel Cell System

In this proposed SBIR project, Nexceris will design, develop and demonstrate an ultra-high power density solid oxide fuel cell generator for deployed Joint Command and Control (DJ2C) applications. The targeted generator will deliver 1.2 kW of power, consume less than 0.1 gallon per hour of fuel, and will weigh less than 25 pounds.In Phase I of this project, Nexceris will establish a preliminary design of DJ2C generator system, which will be designed for operation with military logistic fuels (JP-8, JP-5, DF-2, etc.) and to meet the specific requirements stated in the solicitation (which will be further refined during).Work in the Phase I Option will involve design of the Phase II demonstration system.In Phase II, high power density SOFC stacks of the targeted design will be built and tested against design requirements, and a demonstration system will be built and tested to validate system operation under application-specific conditions.Successful execution of this project will result in a substantial improvement in simplicity, reliability, size and weight of SOFC-based power systems.