Development of a Lightweight, Multifuel-Capable, 30kWe APU for Non-Primary Power

Abstract

A methodology for rapid development of purpose-built, heavy-fueled engines is being created. The methodology leverages best-in-class computational tools, component supplier expertise, user-programmable ECUs, and rapid prototyping to quickly provide custom engines for demanding military applications. First-tier automotive suppliers are being used extensively on non-complex standard components to reduce the development time. Our design methodology aggressively eliminates unnecessary components and incorporates various other weight-saving features to minimize system weight. The anticipated total development time to a working prototype is less than 15 months for this first iteration of the methodology, and will be further reduced for any subsequent design iterations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 17, 2009
Accession Number
ADA508721

Entities

People

  • David M. Sykes
  • Jeffrey Ratowski

Organizations

  • United States Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Alternators
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Crankcases
  • Crankshafts
  • Engine Components
  • Engineering
  • Engines
  • Fabrication
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Ground Vehicles
  • Intake Manifolds
  • Lightweight
  • Materials
  • Standards
  • Systems Engineering
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Distributed Systems and Data Platform Development
  • Electrical Engineering