Research & Development

Micro Power Generators

Energy storage with high specific power densities is a key factor in present and future space & military technology. AIT is developing miniaturized chemical propulsions systems using only green propellants (no toxicity). In a monopropellant version, advaned catalyst beds are used with and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). In a bi-propellant version, Kerosine is used together with H2O2 in a micro combustor to achieve even higher power densities. The energy required to operate the micropumps is generated with a micro turbine (see Fig. 1) which was developed to work in the high-temperature regime of the decomposed hydrogen peroxide.

Fig. 1 Components of AIT Micro Turbine Generator

These micro-propulsion systems developed could be transferred into high-power green energy cell with at least similar specific power and weight densities as Li-Ion batteries but with additional features (see Fig. 2):

• Immediate refill capability – fully recharge your energy cell within 5 seconds.
• Provide internal heat e.g. for high altitude UAVs
• Provide clean water – dual use capability

The micro turbine generator could be also used in many other applications too.

Fig. 2 Comparison of Energy Storage Solutions (AIT High-Power Green Energy Cells, Li-Ion Batteries, Fuel Cells)