Products for Military Applications

Applications CO2 Absorption Diving Rebreather Oxygen Generation Critical Filtration

Core technologies

Form Product

CO2 Removal O2 Production Critical Filtration

Loose-Fill Soda Lime(Sofnolime)

Oxygen Generators

(EO2 MPOG)

Activated Carbons

(Chemsorb)

Canisters Lithium hydroxide

Soda Lime

Potassium Superoxide

Blocks HiCap CO2 CatalystsHiCap CO

Fabrics Impregnated fabrics

Special Products

Soda Lime Cycle

Lime

SodaLimeChalk

CaO

Slaker(+H2O)

Ca(OH)2

ManufacturingProcessNaOH

Ca(OH)2

NaOHUse

(+CO2)

CaCO3

Kiln (1000°C)

(-CO2)

Sofnolime® Canister- 4 Litre Canisters

CASPA

CArbon dioxide Self Powered Absorber Provides volumetrically efficient enclosed space CO2 absorption capacity High CO2 absorption capacity at all operation conditions Independent of ships power Can be deployed anywhere it’s needed

Switch activation

HiCap CO2

– High capacity CO2 removal

– Highly efficient Fan driven CO2 removal

– Steady removal of CO2 over hours & days

Summary of CO2 Technology for Submarines

• Sofnolime CO2 absorbents (2 x 4.5kg twin packs and 20kg kegs)

• Sofnolime 4 Litre Canisters• CASPA

• HiCap CO2

Proven product supplied to most of the world’s major navies

Formulated for ultimate performance and firmly established as the leading diving absorbent

Irregular granular form ensures superior packing in all diving canisters

Hard granules resist dust formation thus maintaining reproducible and minimal breathing resistance

Diving Rebreathers

High porosity and large surface area to volume ratio for the most efficient removal of CO2

Different granular sizes available to suit design requirements for a variety of rebreather manufacturers

Maintains high efficiency even in hostile environments (temperatures as low as -2°C or pressures up to 30 bar)

Diving Rebreathers

Oxygen Generators

Oxygen Generation

Used as a simple, safe, reliable and economical source of oxygen for both operational and emergency uses

Available as self contained or unit mounted variants Minimum stowage space when compared with

alternative oxygen sources Long shelf life No external power sources required

Critical Filtration

A variety of unwanted gases can be generated within a closed environment such as a submarine

These can include Carbon Monoxide, Hydrogen and other volatile organic compounds (VOC’s), which are hazardous to crew and equipment

Most common method of removal is a catalytic burner incorporating a bed of Hopcalite specially blended with Lithium Hydroxide

Catalytic oxidation can be high temp i.e Moleculite at 300°C, or low temp i.e. Sofnocat at 60°C

Carbon Monoxide TechnologyHicap CO

– High capacity CO removal

– Rapid removal of CO over minutes

– Highly efficient Fan driven CO removal