Non-Primary Power Systems:
Abstract
This effort exploits, matures, and demonstrates Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) technologies such as a small modular/scalable engine-based APUs, a fuel cell reformer system to convert JP-8 to hydrogen, a sulfur tolerant JP-8 fuel cell APU, and novel engine-based APUs for military ground vehicles and unmanned ground systems. This effort also establishes interface control documents for simplified integration of current and future APUs, improves reliability, reduces logistic burdens, and also reduces acoustic signature for silent operation. Additionally, this effort exploits Jet Propellant 8 (JP-8) fuel cell and engine APUs to optimize prime power in unmanned ground systems. Coordinated work is also being conducted under PE 0602601A.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2019
- Source ID
- f11862ab36af12fbd660fd52e328b28b