Corrosion Protection of High-Value Test&Evaluation Assets

This STTR Phase I proposal proposes to design and develop reactive filter media using nanofiber technology to capture corrosion inducing particulate matter present in coastal region air. The fibrous filter media will be functionalized using ion exchange chemistry which is known to react with salt ions. The media will be characterized for its filtration performance, resistance to airflow, and dust holding capacity. The performance will be tailored by fiber diameter, porosity of the media and pore size. The filter media will be used to assemble a prototype filter device and be tested as a system. The filter will remove solid and dissolved salt particulate matter from the air stream and provide cleaner air. The corrosion inducing salt particulate matter will be removed via reactive chemistry on the filter media. The filter will be tested per American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineer"s (ASHRAE) standards to establish its filtration performance, resistance to airflow, and dust loading capacity. Additional parameters such as energy use and air quality will also be determined during the study. Approved for Public Release 14-MDA-7663 (8 January 14)