TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY: Solid-State System Efficiently Generates Purified O2 (MSC-TOPS-148)

The opportunity is for a technology transfer of a solid-state system that efficiently generates purified oxygen. The system uses a solid oxide electrochemical oxygen separation and compression technique, which derives purified oxygen from ambient air and compresses it using an electrochemical pumping method. The technology relies on high operating temperatures for maximum efficiency and uses an embedded heat exchanger to preheat incoming air with system waste heat, significantly boosting efficiency. • The system is a solid-state design that performs electrochemical reactions to generate purified oxygen. • The system uses an embedded heat exchanger to preheat incoming air with system waste heat. • The technology is based on a proven solid oxide electrochemical oxygen separation and compression technique. • The system is designed to reduce power consumption compared to prior state-of-the-art technologies.