Enduring Turbine Engines and Power Systems

Abstract

This funding line is in support of the Electrical Power Systems (EPS) Modernization efforts, a key enabler for Army Aviation Modernization Priorities. EPS is a Tier 2 Army Aviation modernization priority effort and Major Systems Component (MSC) of the PEO Aviation Modular Open System Approach (MOSA) Strategy to address aging platform electrical systems architectures developed in the 1970's, current capability gaps, and future system requirements. EPS will increase capacity, enhance system capability, enable new technology insertions and improved systems supporting increased lethality and survivability in Multi-Domain Operations (MDO). EPS will provide a modernized common systems architecture, active power management capability, improved power generation, distribution, and storage thru new higher capacity and density common generators, airworthy supplemental power units, advanced common batteries, and improved conversion electronics capable of supporting the increased systems loads and demands. Benefits include improved platform safety and decreased pilot workload, improved design life, enhanced reliability, lower maintenance and sustainment costs, and a decreased logistics footprint. Additionally, EPS lays the foundations necessary for optionally piloted/increased autonomy, more electrified aircraft initiatives, and supports the US Army Climate Strategy to break the tether to fossil fuels. The program consists of systems engineering and program management, design engineering, design assurance, component development and testing, system level testing and qualification, and platform integration and qualification. FY 2024 funding will initiate MOSA architecture and Systems Engineering efforts, and initiate EPS Platform Architecture Studies for the AH-64 and CH-47 aircraft. FY 2025 funding completes the AH-64 and CH-47 Platform Architecture Studies, initiates development of the Common EPS Architecture, and initiates the EPS Power Management Systems Integration Lab (SIL) development efforts. FY 2026 funding completes the Common EPS Architecture development efforts, continues the EPS Power Management SIL development, and initiates component testing efforts. FY 2027 funding continues the EPS Power Management SIL development and component testing efforts and initiates the Supplemental Power Unit (SPU) testing efforts. FY 2028 funding continues testing efforts and supports Project Convergence demonstration efforts.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2024
• Source ID: 0607315A_7_2040_PB_2024
• Change Summary Explanation: Project DD5 (Army Power Systems Modernization) is a new start within PE 0607315A (Enduring Turbine Engines and Power Systems) beginning in FY 2024.
• Service Agency Name: Army

Entities

Organizations

• United States Army

Tags

Communities of Interest

• Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Aircrafts
• Army Aviation
• Autonomy
• Contracts
• Electronics
• Engineering
• Fossil Fuels
• Generators
• Logistics
• Maintenance
• Multi-Domain Operations
• Program Management
• Software Testing
• Sustainment
• Systems Engineering
• Test And Evaluation
• Turbines

Fields of Study

• Engineering

Readers

• Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
• Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
• Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

• Microelectronics