TIAX LLC — Department of Defense SBIR Phase I: A15-066
TIAX LLC — SBIR Phase I award from Department of Defense.
- Amount
- $99,961
- Agency
- Department of Defense · Army
- Program / Phase
- SBIR · Phase I
- Topic
- A15-066
- Solicitation
- 2015.1
- NAICS
- —
- Place of performance
- MA
- Period
- 2015-09-21 → 2016-03-30
Description
TIAX LLC proposes an improved shelter heating system based on modular radiant flooring panels to dramatically cut fuel consumption for shelter heating. The TIAX flooring system is a hydronic system, powered by direct fuel-fired water heating. This configuration reduces the total heating demand of a typical HDT STAT 32 Airbeam shelter by about 20%. In conjunction with the switch to direct fuel-fired heating vs. the current electric powered heating, the reduction in primary fuel usage is greater than 70% during extreme cold weather (outdoor ambient -25 F). A further advantage of the hydronic system is that it can be powered from existing heat sources, such as a stationary engine genset or vehicle engine coolant loop, solar thermal collectors, or other liquid-cooled systems. In these cases, a separate water boiler is not required, and the heat supplied can be effectively free. The lightweight system is capable of outputting 60,000 BTU/h and achieving comfort conditions inside the shelter during extreme weather conditions. The unique panel design makes the system both rugged and quickly deployable.