Nanoxene Enabled Radiant Floor Heating Technology for Expeditionary Shelters

In this Phase I proposal, we describe the design of a radiant-heating system enabled by the Nanoxene electrothermal coating technology recently invented by Life-E. We will demonstrate the feasibility of fabricating this system as radiant-floor heating technology for expeditionary shelters. The new radiant-heating system has an accordion-style planar sheet structure, powered by a three-phase AC input and operated by a control panel for perceived temperature. It will have a rapid turn-on speed, stable uniform heating temperature, and divided heating zones that significantly improve energy efficiency and thermal comfort. It will be made water-proof by hermetic sealing, electrically safe with UL certification, tough and puncture resistant, super light (< 200 lbs.) and easy to deploy and install by two soldiers, to meet all the requirements as specified in US Army Topic A15-066. It is made with interchangeable components for easy repair and maintenance. The Nanoxene radiant-heating system is readily scalable for system integration and mass production. In Phase II, a full-scale prototype will be built and tested in conjunction with a multi-channel control panel based on the numerical evaluation of perceived temperature. An accurate evaluation and optimal control of perceived temperature will be achieved and operated by a user-friendly interface.