"When Marines are in the field, their energy options are normally either petroleum- or battery-based. Batteries are effective but can weigh a lot and must be constantly recharged via a power source.
H-TaRP — which comprises an aluminum dispenser, reactor vessel, water cooling system and a control system manifold to fill an H2 tank — can address these energy issues with a lighter, agile system that will ultimately lighten the load for Marines.
“H-TaRP’s purpose is to eliminate the need for diesel fuel transport and battery charging by being able to use locally available resources to produce hydrogen fuel for all sorts of vehicles,” said Erik Limpacher, leader of the Energy Systems Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory.
Using simple chemistry, MIT researchers exploited the reaction of aluminum mixed with water to generate hydrogen gas. Any form of water works in the chemical reaction: salty ocean water, river water, even urine. This enables H-TaRP to potentially be used in many different environments.
Additionally, since steam is leftover after the hydrogen fuel creation process, it’s available to be distilled and used for drinking and hydration.
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https://www.onr.navy.mil/en/Media-Center/Press-Releases/2022/ONR-Tests-HTARP-Fuel-System
"When Marines are in the field, their energy options are normally either petroleum- or battery-based. Batteries are effective but can weigh a lot and must be constantly recharged via a power source.
H-TaRP — which comprises an aluminum dispenser, reactor vessel, water cooling system and a control system manifold to fill an H2 tank — can address these energy issues with a lighter, agile system that will ultimately lighten the load for Marines.
“H-TaRP’s purpose is to eliminate the need for diesel fuel transport and battery charging by being able to use locally available resources to produce hydrogen fuel for all sorts of vehicles,” said Erik Limpacher, leader of the Energy Systems Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory.
Using simple chemistry, MIT researchers exploited the reaction of aluminum mixed with water to generate hydrogen gas. Any form of water works in the chemical reaction: salty ocean water, river water, even urine. This enables H-TaRP to potentially be used in many different environments.
Additionally, since steam is leftover after the hydrogen fuel creation process, it’s available to be distilled and used for drinking and hydration.
"
https://www.onr.navy.mil/en/Media-Center/Press-Releases/2022/ONR-Tests-HTARP-Fuel-System
H-TaRP — which comprises an aluminum dispenser, reactor vessel, water cooling system and a control system manifold to fill an H2 tank — can address these energy issues with a lighter, agile system that will ultimately lighten the load for Marines.
“H-TaRP’s purpose is to eliminate the need for diesel fuel transport and battery charging by being able to use locally available resources to produce hydrogen fuel for all sorts of vehicles,” said Erik Limpacher, leader of the Energy Systems Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory.
Using simple chemistry, MIT researchers exploited the reaction of aluminum mixed with water to generate hydrogen gas. Any form of water works in the chemical reaction: salty ocean water, river water, even urine. This enables H-TaRP to potentially be used in many different environments.
Additionally, since steam is leftover after the hydrogen fuel creation process, it’s available to be distilled and used for drinking and hydration.
"
https://www.onr.navy.mil/en/Media-Center/Press-Releases/2022/ONR-Tests-HTARP-Fuel-System