Carbon dioxide
The carbon dioxide generator is developed as a low cost and safer alternative to the nitrogen generator whose propellant is toxic. The carbon dioxide generator is developed by Solidflow with two applications in mind: inflation of life jackets and other inflatable rescue devices and pressurization of tanks on board of satellites.
For terrestrial applications, Solidflow developed a Cool Gas Generator (CGG) with a low cost and lightweight casing that can be easily mass produced. The non-toxic and low cost propellant make easy production possible. Even re-use of casings is an option to reduce costs.
The version developed for space applications is tested to a stringent set of requirements. It is designed and qualified for operation in harsh environments like vacuum, high-temperature differences, vibrations and shock. The carbon dioxide CGG can also be used for many other space applications, like pressurization of space inflatable structures, airbag landing systems or gas supply systems.