Intelligent Power Management and Distribution System (IPMDS) (Army)
Abstract
This project will provide the Army with an IPMDS for the use in Tactical Operation Center mobile power grids. Additionally, it will reduce training time, fuel consumption and provide a more reliable power grid to mission critical equipment. Reports from the warfighters returning from Iraq and Afghanistan have reported issues with load balancing which leads to shutdown of power and potential harm to equipment. The Army will test non-developmental items from Custom Manufacturing & Engineering of Saint Petersburg, Florida, Lex Products, Inc. of Stamford, Conneticut and Rolls-Royce of Cheshire England. The intent is to transition to US Army Program Manager - Mobile Electric Power (PM-MEP) in FY 2011. The primary output and efficiencies will be demonstrated in the test are: (1) automatic electrical load balancing across the three phases of the generator set; (2) increased safety with indication of improper grounding and improper setup; (3) avoid RDT&E costs of $5.000 million; and (4) avoid Operations and Support costs of $10.000 million.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- b2c1cfd9de6891e436a96f0e24828900