Auxiliary Power Units

Abstract

NPS Technology Focus Areas: Small Engines, Reformation/Fuel Cells and Robotic Power. Mission goals for each focus area: High power density engine APU that can provide up to 45 kWe auxiliary power to meet increasing onboard vehicle power demands without reducing mobility. Silent Watch (undetectable at 50m) through the use of a fuel cell based APU that power mission equipment with main engine off while the vehicle is stationary with reduced acoustic and thermal signature. Small UGV power through small engine and fuel cell based solutions that can extend the mission duration and range of UGVs, reducing risk to soldiers.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 17, 2010
Accession Number
ADA535694

Entities

People

  • Kevin Centek

Organizations

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

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Auxiliary Power Units
  • Cells
  • Compression Ignition
  • Engines
  • Fabrication
  • Fuel Cells
  • Fuel Consumption
  • Fuel Systems
  • Fuels
  • High Temperature
  • Ignition
  • Manufacturing
  • Software Testing
  • Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
  • Spark Ignition
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - Autonomous Systems
  • Autonomy
  • Biotechnology