Characterization and Analysis of the UEL 1100 Oil Pump

Abstract

The U.S. Armys Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is an indispensable tool in modern military intelligence acquisition. The Shadow is powered by one UEL 1100 engine, a single-rotor Wankel engine. However, at high-altitude, low-temperature conditions, engine operation may be compromised due to insufficient oil delivery to the engine. To develop a better understanding of the engine systems oil delivery, we have evaluated the performance of the oil pump. Testing consisted of measuring oil pumping capability at various temperatures and speeds, and with different grades of oil.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2009
Accession Number
AD1090475

Entities

People

  • Albert K. Owen
  • Logan P. Riley

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Temperature
  • Aircrafts
  • Army Aviation
  • Back Pressure
  • Climate Change
  • Engineering
  • Field Tests
  • Flexible Couplings
  • Flow Rate
  • High Altitude
  • Low Temperature
  • Military Research
  • Milling Machines
  • Oil Reservoirs
  • Oil Tanks
  • Reservoirs
  • Unmanned
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Unmanned Vehicles
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

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Technology Areas

  • Autonomy