: Dist A. Approved for public release GVPM Non-primary Power Systems Overview Kevin Centeck and Darin Kowalski 10 Aug 2011
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Non-primary Power Systems Challenges we have: Small engines and fuel cells need further reliability improvements for military ground vehicle applications Small engine APUs and fuel cell based APUs utilize components not designed for APUs; (fuel injectors, pumps, blowers) Heavy fuel combustion in small and unconventional engine applications APU system integration: cooling, noise, confined space claims and operation in a military environment Solutions we are investigating: Development of efficient, reliable small engines for APUs Develop fuel reformers and fuel cells for APUs Optimize and integrate micro engines and fuel cells into small robotic systems In-house research on sulfur tolerant reformation, noise analysis, robotic range extension Where we need your help: Optimizing fuel injection, sealing, noise mitigation and packaging for small engines Endurance testing of JP-8 reformer systems integrated with fuel cells Micro engines and small fuel cells that utilize JP-8 Fuel cell and JP-8 reformer sulfur tolerance Innovative solutions for utilizing COTS small engines for fixed space claims
Projects Current & Future 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 12kW 35% efficiency Near Silent operation (undetectable at 50m) JP8 Input 10kW Output JP8 Fuel Cell System 5 Power Density Improvement Silent, High Power, High Efficiency Power Source - ultra high power and energy batteries 4 - sulfur tolerant turbo compounded fuel cells 12kW Output (225 liters) Silent Operation Power Source -JP8 Fuel Cell APU - Advanced High Power and Energy Storage Sources 25KW Small Engine based APU (undetectable at 400m) 10kW Abrams space claim (225 liters) 400 meter undetectable 25kW Output Power Density Improvement Combat Vehicle Auxiliary Power 5-10 17 KW Rotary engine - 400 meter undetectable 6 25KW High Density Small Engine Research 5 25KW High Density Small Engine APU - Rotary engine, Opposed Piston Engine - Advance Battery 25kW Output Abrams space claim (225 liters) 200 meter undetectable 6 Fuel Cell Cost Reduction 3 JP-8 Fuel Cell Cost Reduction 7 Hand Assembled Process Improvement, Cost Reduction Automated 12 W/L Continuous Engine-off Power Non-primary Power System (D.TAR.2008.3) 50 W/L 6 Research Program x Demo Program MANTECH Program x Non-ATO Program Technology Readiness Level Manufacturing Readiness Level
Laboratory Capability Current & Future Current Capability Future Capability GSPEL Ground Systems Power and Energy Laboratories Bldg 212 Test Cell NPS Roadmap Fuel Cell Laboratory Bldg 7 Environmental Chamber Limited bench top assemblies Use of Bldg 212 test cells and Bldg 7 APU validation testing 3 walk in and 1 bench top fume hoods Fuel cell APU system testing Fuel reformation research and testing APU set up area and inspection space Full power source characterization
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