Engine Driven Gen Ed
Abstract
This funding line is a key enabler for multiple Army Modernization Priorities by providing adaptable and efficient electrical power sources for network modernization, lethality, long range precision fires, and, air & missile defense. The main efforts are integrating standardized power solutions supporting specific programs and modernizations within the CPI2 command post, Soldier power battery charging, and precision fires and air & missile defense systems. This project supports the Tactical Electric Power (TEP) programs (2kW-800kW Generators and Associated Equip) which is established to develop a modernized, standard family of Mobile Electric Power (MEP) systems to include MEP Generating Sources (MEPGS), MEP Distribution Systems (MEPDS), MEP Storage Systems (MEPSS) and MEP Management Systems (MEPMS) for all Services throughout the Department of Defense IAW DoDI 4120.11. Building on the device/component evaluations conducted in PE 0603804A project G11, this project supports the system development and demonstration of a series of innovative mobile electric power systems that are essential to the development and eventual fielding of modernized MEPGS, MEPMS, MEPSS and MEPDS. This project also supports Army modernization priorities, specifically Combat Support/Combat Service Support (CS/CSS) demands in Network / Command, Control, Communications & Intelligence (C3I), Soldier Lethality, Air & Missile Defense and Long Range Precision Fires, field hospital power, and reduces sustainment requirements. Power Distribution Illumination Systems Electrical (PDISE) provides reliable, modular design power distribution equipment that is critical to deploying power networks. PDISE Expansion will add power distribution greater than 60kW. The Prime Power Connection Kit (PPCK) effort will fulfill prime power (medium-voltage, 4160 Volts Alternating Current (VAC)) distribution shortfalls to support Force Provider Expeditionary (FPE) and 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power) requirements. PPCK will provide updated power distribution capabilities for the U.S. Army Deployable Power Generation and Distribution System (DPGDS) and the U.S. Air Force Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources (BEAR) power systems. The PPCK will incorporate advanced capabilities and include three primary components: an improved Secondary Distribution Center (iSDC), a Tactical Prime Power Transformer (TPPT), and an improved Primary Switching Center (iPSC). STEP is a modernization program for existing legacy small power generation systems, that will provide expeditionary, durable and reliable tactical electric power capabilities less than 5kW, to support operations in the austere environments of today's battlefield. The STEP program is a critical enabler to the Army modernization priorities under Army Futures Command Soldier Lethality Cross Functional Team (CFT) and Network CFT. It will provide battery charging power sources for Soldier borne sensors, lasers and optics. The Integrated Fire Control Network (IFCN) Relay activities include the development and integration a 10kW bi-directional power converter to include the integration of 6T format Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) batteries on a IFCN platform system. The U.S Army field hospital configurations require a modernized power generator and distribution system to support medical operations in large scale ground combat operations (LSGCO).? Based on the Army's modernized field hospital and recently fielded next generation computed tomography (CT) systems, the current Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOE) authorization of 100kw Tactical Quiet Generators (TQGs) are insufficient to meet the operational power demands for the 148-bed configuration. FY 2024 funds will support prototyping and engineering, manufacturing and development efforts for the Lightweight Portable Power System, STEP 3kW, PDISE Expansion power distribution solution, Integrated Fire Control Network (IFCN) Relay, and 120kW microgrids for the field hospitals.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- 194_0604804A_5_2040_PB_2024
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