Abstract: A fuel cell supply device having a dehumidifier, a chamber, a first heat exchanger, and a reactor. The dehumidifier is connected to the chamber via a first conduit and a second conduit and is connected to the first heat exchanger via a third conduit. Further, the dehumidifier is configured to receive a first solution from the chamber via the first conduit. The chamber is connected to the first heat exchanger via a fourth conduit and is configured to receive from the dehumidifier a second solution via the second conduit. The first heat exchanger is connected to the reactor via a fifth conduit and is configured to receive and cool vapor from the chamber via the fourth conduit and cool dehumidified air received from the dehumidifier via the third conduit. The reactor is configured to connect to a fuel cell and receive cooled vapor from the first heat exchanger via the fifth conduit. Further, the reactor encloses therein one or more metals to react with the cooled vapor.
Abstract: The present subject matter addresses a process and testing procedures for establishing a baseline medical status and tracking changes to an individual's immune system with exposure to impact events over time. In particular, the processes described herein establish a baseline medical status for the individual and, through periodic or otherwise initiated medical sampling, map the changes and development of an individual's immune system using biomarkers for exposures. These biomarkers are cataloged as part of an individual medical profile and can assist in bio-surveillance efforts to identify biomarkers for global under-reported and under-researched pathogens through the study of individuals originating from or visiting highly infectious areas. In particular, the present subject matter relates to a method for the diagnosis of an impact event to physiology as well as a system for implementing such analysis and providing treatment options and alerts.
Abstract: A method for multi-electrolyte activation or refurbishment of an electrochemical cell uses a first electrolyte to electrochemically decompose electrolyte components onto an electrode surface to create an electrode-electrolyte interphase (EEI). Once the EEI is created, the first electrolyte may be extracted so that a second electrolyte can be introduced into the electrochemical cell. The second electrolyte can interact with the EEI to optimize performance over a broader range of conditions than if the second electrolyte were interacting with the bare electrode. This method also allows for refurbishment of an electrochemical cell. Various structures may be provided on the electrochemical cell itself to facilitate the method.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 22, 2020
Publication date:
August 5, 2021
Applicant:
Central Intelligence Agency
Inventors:
Stefan C. Bradford, Grant Umeda, Kirakodu S. Nanjundaswamy