Universal Atmospheric Contaminant Scrubber for Submersibles

The U.S. Navy is currently seeking innovative solutions to quickly reduce the concentration of CO2 and other contaminant gases in manned compartments aboard Deep Submergence Systems (DSS) including the Advanced SEAL Delivery System (ASDS). Confined spaces of DSS are particularly susceptible to the buildup of not only high levels of CO2, but also a wide range of other contaminant gases including CO and a variety of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s). Technical Products Inc. (TPI) proposes to develop a compact, integrated contaminant removal system that not only reduces the level of CO2 and CO but also reduces that level of other contaminant gases and VOC’s below their threshold levels. This stand alone system will be designed to rapidly remove contaminants from the confined air volume, eliminating the possibility of reintroducing by-products back into the atmosphere, while at the same time minimizing maintenance requirements including the need to replace consumable components. The TPI modular design will provide the flexibility to size the system based on confined space dimensions, number of personnel and mission duration resulting in a lightweight and compact system requiring minimal power and which can be safely operated in enclosed atmospheres.