Evaluation, Analysis, and Documentation Support for the 10kW Signature Suppressed Lightweight Electric Energy Plant (SLEEP)

Abstract

The US Army identified the need for a Signature Suppressed, Lightweight Electric Energy Plant (SLEEP) to improve the survivability of forward deployed units. The US Army Belvoir Research, Development and Engineering Center has the responsibility for procuring generators to meet this requirement. This study was to investigate power generation technology and determine the most effective technology to meet the SLEEP requirement. The Stirling was identified as the most promising technology for SLEEP. Commercial systems and improvements to existing systems cannot meet this requirement. Procurement of SLEEP was determined to be well suited for the Army Streamlined Acquisition Program. Keywords: Signature suppressed, Lightweight, Electric energy plant, Mobile electric power, Engine generators, Free piston stirling engine, Kinematic stirling engine, Rotary diesel engine, Phosphoric acid fuel cell.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 14, 1988
Accession Number
ADA194899

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  • Anne F. Buckman
  • Brian A. Morsch
  • Bruce W. Main
  • Jerri Y. Gist
  • Laura M. Feaney

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