Abstract: A decontamination system for removing bleed air contamination comprising an enclosure defining a cavity; an inlet fluidly coupled to the cavity, the inlet configured to receive air into the cavity; an outlet fluidly coupled to the cavity, the outlet configured to discharge the air from the cavity; a bed located within the cavity fluidly coupled to the inlet and the outlet; the bed comprising a substrate with decontamination materials attached to the substrate; and a compressor bleed air system fluidly coupled to the inlet and an on-board oxygen generation system fluidly coupled to the outlet.

Abstract: A process of quickly starting a hydrogen generator from cold conditions. The generator, which converts a fuel and an oxidant under catalytic partial oxidation conditions into a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide, is intended for onboard integration with an internal combustion engine (ICE) of a transportation vehicle. Fast start of the hydrogen generator allows for rapid hydrogen augmentation of the ICE with the advantages of a more stable combustion and a reduction in hydrocarbon and NOx emissions.