Energy Research

Mainstream's energy conversion programs focus on developing products that are more efficient or provide greater power density than today's standards. Power capacities range from a few Watts (e.g. batteries) to kilo-Watts (e.g. generators). Mainstream developed systems based on a wide variety of energy-conversion cycles with energy sources including electro-chemical, battle-field fuels, air, solar and waste heat. We are also investigating methods of improving energy conversion through the use of carbon nanotubes. Current research is being performed for DOD and DOE for terrestrial, airborne and space-based environments.