SBIR-STTR Award

The project aims to engage in design, modeling and simulation of a heavy fuel engine that meets the specific needs of the Army (300 – 500 Watts of rated mechanical power). Phase 1 tasks include definition of an engine that can meet the power needs, parametric design of the engine, engine modeling, variational performance analysis & optimization, prediction of engine performance, optimization of the size and design of the engine, reporting and planning for a potential Phase 2. A Phase 1 Option will engage in experimental validation of critical technologies.

Keywords:
Ugv Uav Engine Hybrid Electric Power Heavy Fuel

This SBIR Phase 2 project will develop and demonstrate a 300-500W heavy fuel engine to provide modular power for an Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV). The engine will be a Modified Commercial Off The Shelf (M-COTS) gasoline engine that will operate on DF2, JP8, other heavy fuels as well as gasoline in an emergency. The project will test, validate and deliver a prototype, along with a Final Report on the test procedures followed. In addition to the engine and its control system, the prototype will include a starter-generator and power conversion electronics for bi-directional hybrid-electric power transfer. Specific objectives for the Phase 2 include development of a M-COTS heavy fuel engine based on a COTS gasoline engine, fabrication of engine components, assembly of engine, testing of the engine on a dynamometer, post-run inspections of engine, revisions as needed, selection of an optimum motor/generator and power electronics, definition, design, fabrication and optimization of a FADEC for the system, assembly of a ?Power Core? with the M-COTS HFE, M/G and power electronics, testing and optimization of the power core, data processing and reporting.

Keywords:
Ugv Uav Engine Hybrid Electric Power Heavy Fuel