| Distributed Waste to Energy Conversion: A Piece of the DOD's Renewable Energy Puzzle |
30 Nov 2011 |
22 pages |
| Authors:
Michael Cushman; Matt Young; Steven Madoski; Harris Gold; INFOSCITEX CORP WALTHAM MA
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 | The DoD is the single largest energy consumer in the United States, accounting for over 75% of the U.S. Government's consumption. Providing energy for its extensive physical facility which collectively exceeds 52,000 square miles and 530000 buildings, accounts for approximately 25% of the DoD's annual energy expenditures. Adoption of renewable energy solutions will enable reduction of these costs. Among the myriad of potential energy sources to facilitate the transition from ... |
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| Rapidly Degradable Pyrotechnic System |
Feb 2009 |
34 pages |
| Authors:
Vladimir Gilman; James Belcher; Matthew Young; Stephen Armstrong; Thomas Wood; Sage Hiibel; Uma Sagaram; INFOSCITEX CORP WALTHAM MA
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| In this SERDP proof-of-concept project, Infoscitex established feasibility of using enzymatic approaches to develop a rapidly degradable, environmentally benign, pyrotechnic system. Training grounds and battlefields are being polluted by the remains/debris of detonated/fired or, in some cases, unexploded pyrotechnic devices. The most abundant source of pollution comes from the outer casing-housing that is usually constructed from aluminum or steel protected by a corrosion resistant coating containing hexavalent chromium and cadmium. ... |
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| Shelf-Stable Adhesive for Reduction of Composite Repair Hazardous Waste |
Sep 2008 |
33 pages |
| Authors:
Lebzy Gonzalez; Heather Kauth; Robert Kovar; John Player; INFOSCITEX CORP WALTHAM MA
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| The objective of this one year duration, risk reduction/proof-of-concept preliminary program in response to SERDP SON WPSON-07-02 was to demonstrate the feasibility of producing an extended shelf-life and environmentally-compliant epoxy-based composite repair material that can be engineered into films, resin pastes and liquid shim adhesives. The key elements of this innovative technology demonstrated in this effort include the following: (1) Lower temperature (200 deg F or 93 deg C) curing ... |
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| Environmentally Responsible Microbiological Production of Energetic Ingredients |
01-Nov-2007 |
27 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas Wood; Vladimir Gilman; Michael Cushman; Edwin Jahngen; INFOSCITEX CORP WALTHAM MA
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| In this SERDP proof-of-concept project, Infoscitex evaluated a possibility to generate explosives nitramines (RDX, HMX) using biosynthetic approaches. Nitramines are widely used by the U.S. military as key components of contemporary weapons. However, production of these nitroenergetics involves the use of highly concentrated hot nitric and sulfuric acids, results in the emission of nitrogen oxides, and is also a potential health hazard. The development of an alternative process for producing ... |
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| Fretting Wear-Resistant, Micro-Arc Oxidation Coatings for Aluminum and Titanium Alloy Bearings (Preprint) |
MAR 2007 |
23 pages |
| Authors:
K. J. Choppy; R. F. Kovar; B. M. Cushman; INFOSCITEX CORP WALTHAM MA
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| This report was developed under a SBIR contract, and has been released to the public by Infoscitex. Aluminum and titanium alloys are used as replacements for steel in gear boxes of aircraft and helicopters in both military and commercial air vehicles, due to their low density, mechanical strength and thermal conductivity. However, these alloys are susceptible to fretting wear when matched to harder steel surfaces under high loads at elevated ... |
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