The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a research contract to Cambridge Design Partnership (CDP) to develop a lightweight portable oxygen generator for use on the battlefield.

CDP Consultant Stephen Lamb explained that forward oxygen deployment to casualties can improve survival rates after blast injury.

“This is because frontline personnel may not have access to vehicle support and the pressurised oxygen cylinders are heavy to transport and vulnerable to ballistic threats,” he added.

CDP’s concept is based around a lightweight oxygen generator with an integral micro diesel engine, which can run for hours on a small quantity of fuel.

A prototype device of the system was successfully demonstrated to the MoD by a team from CDP.

Lamb and his team are working on integrating the engine and oxygen generator to reduce weight and improve efficiency of the device, whilst also developing a miniature version of the same.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.