ARPA-E: Partnering with Defense for Energy Security


The Department of Defense (DoD) is one of the largest consumers of energy in the world—accounting for 1% of U.S. energy consumption. Given this impressive demand, the department actively pursues energy technologies to make the way it trains, moves and sustains U.S. forces more energy efficient and resilient. Because ARPA-E funds innovative new energy technologies, DoD can be a natural hand-off partner for ARPA-E teams seeking to further their technology. Featuring remarks from ARPA-E’s Dr. Ryan Umstattd, this video highlights two ARPA-E projects that have formed strategic partnerships with the military to improve mission readiness and enhance operational capability. Texas A&M University is partnering with the Navy to develop a membrane technology to dehumidify cargo spaces in ships where moisture can cause damage. Nexceris is collaborating with the Navy to develop an off-gas sensor for lithium-ion batteries that can detect and warn of an impending battery failure, keeping equipment and personnel onboard Naval vessels safe.

Featuring:
Dr. Ryan Umstattd, Acting Deputy Director for Commercialization, ARPA-E
Elizabeth Lynch, Mechanical Engineer, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, NAVSEA
David Claridge, Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University
Steve Cummings, Senior Application Engineer, Nexceris
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