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Logistics-Fueled, Man-Portable Generator Sets for Soldier Power, Battery Charging and APU Needs
A Presentation to the
NDIA Tri-Service Power Expo
May 02, 2005 Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Florida by S. Paul Dev, President D-STAR Engineering Corporation
4 Armstrong Road, Shelton, CT 06484 Phone : (203) 925 7630, Fax : (203) 925 7631 E-Mail : [email protected]
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Outline
1.
2.
3.
2005.05.02
50 Watt Heavy-Fueled Micro-Generator Set
Basis : Successful DARPA-Funded 0.1 hp Diesel Engine Goals, Current Status, Residual Challenges, Future Plans
700 Watt Heavy-Fueled Micro-Generator Set
Basis : Successful DARPA-Funded 1.3 hp Diesel Engine Current Work in Process for DARPA + SOCOM Future Plans : 2-Cylinder Engine, 4-Stroke Engine
Future Plans : 2-Cyl. Engine, 4-Stroke Engine
Portable Power, Hybrid-Electric Drive, APUs
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System Overview
2005.05.02
Regulator:
Allows for minimum efficiency hit Addressing heat sink & packaging issues
Control Panel Interface:
Allows for Regulated Voltage or Full Voltage for Maximum Efficiency
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D-STAR 50-Watt Personal Power Unit
Goals 2005.05.02
Warm Air & Clean Gases Out 5½” Stowed / Storage Mode Includes onboard JP-8 Fuel Tank for 3 – 5 days of continuous operation Operational Mode Air In Air In 5½” 5½” Approximately equal in volume & weight to two BA-5590 batteries
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D-STAR 50-Watt Personal Power Unit
Interior Layout
2005.05.02
Exhaust System Fuel Tank Micro Diesel Engine Beta Prototype Hardware Buffer Batteries Cooling Fan Starter-Generator Long-Life Back-Up Batteries Power & Control Electronics D-STAR Engineering Corporation, All Rights Reserved Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited 2005.05.02
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D-STAR MGS-50 : Diesel Fueled Micro Generator Set System efficiency calculations Peak
Unit output (W) FADEC power draw (W) 5V regulator efficiency (%) Power electronics power draw (W) Regulated electrical output (W) Power conversion electronics efficiency (%) Generator unregulated electrical output (W) Generator efficiency (%) Fan mechanical power (W) Engine mechanical power required (W)
Efficiency : engine mech. to net elect. (%)
SFC (lb/HP/hr) Fuel flow (g/min) Fuel energy, Lower Heating Value (MJ/kg) Engine mech output energy (MJ/kg)
Efficiency : fuel LHV to engine (%) Overall efficiency - Fuel to DC Output (%) Today
40 2.5
85% 1 44
83%
53
75%
7 78
52% 1.5
1.2
42.8
3.95
9% 5% Goal
50 2.5
85% 1 54 93% 58 85% 3 71
70%
1.2
0.87
42.8
4.93
12% 8% Continuous Today
40
Goal
45 2.5
85% 1 44
83%
53
75%
7 78
52% 1.5
1.2
42.8
3.95
9% 5%
2.5
85% 1 49 93% 53 85% 3 65
69%
1.0
0.66
42.8
5.92
14% 10%
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D-STAR MGS-50 : System Performance Comparison for 3-day and 10-Day Missions Current Actual Goal Mission Length Power Output, Average Energy Requirement Days Hours Watts W-hr 3 72 20 1440 10 240 20 4800 3 72 20 1440 10 240 20 4800 Number of Batteries (BB-2590) Energy / Battery (BB-2590) 0 181 0 181 Weight / Battery (BB-2590) Fuel Flow, When Running Round Trip Efficiency Fuel Flow, Mission Average Fuel Needed Unit Empty Weight Total System Mass, Average Specific Energy, Average Equivalent BB-2590 (125 W-hr / kg) Batteries Wh / Batt.
kg / Batt.
g/min % g / min kg kg kg W-hr / kg # Batt.
kg 1.20
81% 0.66
2.8
1.9
3 438 8 12 1.45
1.20
81% 0.66
9.5
1.9
7 727 27 39 0.66
81% 0.36
1.6
1.0
2 808 8 12 1.45
0.66
81% 0.36
5.2
1.0
4 1331 27 39 MGS Weight Advantage (Ratio) 3.5
5.9
6.5
10.9
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D-STAR MGS-50 : System Performance Comparison for 3-day and 10-Day Missions Current Actual Goal Mission Length Power Output, Average Energy Requirement Days Hours Watts W-hr 3 72 20 1440 10 240 20 4800 3 72 20 1440 10 240 20 4800 Number of Batteries (BB-2590) Energy / Battery (BB-2590) Weight / Battery (BB-2590) Fuel Flow, When Running Round Trip Efficiency Fuel Flow, Mission Average Fuel Needed Unit Empty Weight Total System Mass, Average Specific Energy, Average Equivalent BB-2590 (125 W-hr / kg) Batteries Wh / Batt.
kg / Batt.
g/min % g / min kg kg kg W-hr / kg # Batt.
kg 1.20
81% 0.66
2.8
1.9
6 233 8 12 2 181 1.45
1.20
81% 0.66
9.5
1.9
10 505 27 39 0.66
81% 0.36
1.6
1.0
5 307 8 12 2 181 1.45
0.66
81% 0.36
5.2
1.0
7 737 27 39 MGS Weight Advantage (Ratio) 1.9
4.1
2.5
6.0
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D-STAR MGS-50 : System Performance Comparison for 3-day and 10-Day Missions Current Actual Goal Mission Length Power Output, Average Energy Requirement Days Hours Watts W-hr 3 72 20 1440 10 240 20 4800 3 72 20 1440 10 240 20 4800 Number of Batteries (BB-2590) Energy / Battery (BB-2590) Weight / Battery (BB-2590) Fuel Flow, When Running Round Trip Efficiency Fuel Flow, Mission Average Fuel Needed Unit Empty Weight Total System Mass, Starting Specific Energy, Starting Equivalent BA-5590 (169 W-hr / kg) Batteries Cost of BA-5590 Batteries , @ MGS Weight Advantage (Ratio) Wh / Batt.
kg / Batt.
g/min % g / min kg kg kg W-hr / kg # Batt.
kg $70 1.20
81% 0.66
2.8
1.9
4.7
306 8 8 $ 1.7
1.45
560 0 181 1.20
81% 0.66
9.5
1.9
11.3
423 28 29 $ 1,960 2.5
0.66
81% 0.36
1.6
1.0
2.6
562 8 8 $ 3.2
560 0 181 1.45
0.66
81% 0.36
5.2
1.0
6.2
772 $ 28 29 1,960 4.6
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D-STAR MGS-50 : System Performance Comparison for 3-day and 10-Day Missions Current Actual Goal Mission Length Power Output, Average Energy Requirement Days Hours Watts W-hr 3 72 20 1440 10 240 20 4800 3 72 20 1440 10 240 20 4800 Number of Batteries (BB-2590) Energy / Battery (BB-2590) 2 181 2 181 Weight / Battery (BB-2590) Fuel Flow, When Running Round Trip Efficiency Fuel Flow, Mission Average Fuel Needed Unit Empty Weight Total System Mass, Starting Specific Energy, Starting Equivalent BA-5590 (169 W-hr / kg) Batteries Cost of BA-5590 Batteries , @ MGS Weight Advantage (Ratio) Wh / Batt.
kg / Batt.
g/min % g / min kg kg kg W-hr / kg # Batt.
kg $70 1.20
81% 0.66
2.8
1.9
7.6
189 8 8 $ 1.1
1.45
560 1.20
81% 0.66
9.5
1.9
14.2
337 28 29 $ 1,960 2.0
0.66
81% 0.36
1.6
1.0
5.5
263 8 8 $ 1.5
1.45
560 0.66
81% 0.36
5.2
1.0
9.1
526 $ 28 29 1,960 3.1
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Integration / Packaging
Fuel Tank Air Intake Tract 2005.05.02
Casing Fan / Flywheel User Interface Output Regulator D-STAR Engineering Corporation, All Rights Reserved Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited 2005.05.02
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MGS-50 : Current Status
2005.05.02
Engine + Starter / Generator (Upside Down) Engine Assy.
Power Electronics + Control Electronics Buffer Batteries (Hybrid Power) Assembled Prototype
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MGS-50 Next Steps
2005.05.02
1. Revise Engine from Alpha to Beta Configuration 2. Incorporate Variable-Cooling Scheme for All Ambient Temps.
3. Optimize Encapsulation and Packaging 4. Deliver Several Units for Field Testing 5. Transition to LRIP / Full-Scale Productions
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Outline
1.
2.
3.
2005.05.02
50 Watt Heavy-Fueled Micro-Generator Set
Basis : Successful DARPA-Funded 0.1 hp Diesel Engine Goals, Current Status, Residual Challenges, Future Plans
700 Watt Heavy-Fueled Micro-Generator Set
Basis : Successful DARPA-Funded 1.3 hp Diesel Engine Current Work in Process for DARPA + SOCOM Future Plans : 2-Cylinder Engine, 4-Stroke Engine
Future Plans : 2-Cyl. Engine, 4-Stroke Engine
Portable Power, Hybrid-Electric Drive, APUs
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Basis of D-STAR 700 Watt Micro Generator Set DARPA-Funded 1.3 hp Micro-Diesel Engine
Successful Operation on JP8 + Oil, No Volatile Additives
Beat SFC Goal by 20%
Beat Life Goal by > 600%
Life Goal : 10 hours.
One Engine : 70 Hrs (Living) Total Time : 250+ Hours
D-STAR 0.54 cu. in.
Micro-Diesel Engine
1.4 hp 1.4 lb Wt.
Performance Verified by Army @ Redstone Goal 1.3 hp, Made 1.5 + hp
2005.05.02
D-STAR Mini-FADEC
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MGS-700 : Goals Honda 700W Unit Gasoline 26 lbs.
2005.05.02
D-STAR 700 W Unit Diesel 15 lbs.
D-STAR Diesel Gen Set is Half-the-Size, Half-the-Weight of Honda Gasoline Gen-Set
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MGS-700 : Work in Progress 1.
Core Power Unit : Breadboard Testing in Process
2005.05.02
2.
Packaging : Under Design
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MGS-700 : Engine + Starter/Generator on Test Stand
2005.05.02
Starter / Generator D-STAR 1.3 hp Micro Diesel Engine D-STAR Engineering Corporation, All Rights Reserved Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited 2005.05.02
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MGS-700 : Engine + Starter/Generator on Test Stand : Max. Pwr.
D-STAR GenSet GS-700 1/5/2005 16,000 800 Power 14,000 700 Speed 12,000 600 10,000 8,000 500 400 Speed Watts 6,000 4,000 2,000 300 200 100 0 4:12:00 PM 4:19:12 PM 4:26:24 PM 4:33:36 PM 4:40:48 PM Time (Clock hh:mm:ss) 4:48:00 PM D-STAR Engineering Corporation, All Rights Reserved Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited 0 4:55:12 PM 2005.05.02
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MGS-700 : Engine + Starter/Generator on Test Stand : Max. Pwr.
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MGS-700 : Engine + Starter/Generator on Test Stand : MC Power D-STAR GenSet GS-700 1/6/2005 14000 1400 12000 1200 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 200 Speed Watts 0 0 4:03:22 PM 4:13:26 PM 4:23:31 PM 4:33:36 PM 4:43:41 PM 4:53:46 PM 5:03:50 PM 5:13:55 PM Time (Clock hh:mm:ss) D-STAR Engineering Corporation, All Rights Reserved Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited 2005.05.02
1000 800 600 400
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MGS-700 : Engine + Starter/Generator on Test Stand : MC Power D-STAR GenSet GS-700 1/7/2005 1.20
1,200 1.00
1,000 0.80
800 0.60
600 0.40
1-Hour Run at Max. Cont. Power Average Power = 709 W (28 V DC) 400 Average Engine-SFC = 0.81 lb/bhp-hr 0.20
200 SFC Watts 0.00
0 2:57:07 PM 3:07:12 PM 3:17:17 PM 3:27:22 PM 3:37:26 PM 3:47:31 PM 3:57:36 PM 4:07:41 PM Time (Clock hh:mm:ss) D-STAR Engineering Corporation, All Rights Reserved Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited 2005.05.02
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D-STAR MGS-50 : Diesel Fueled Micro Generator Set System efficiency calculations Peak
Unit output (W) FADEC power draw (W) 5V regulator efficiency (%) Power electronics power draw (W) Regulated electrical output (W) Power conversion electronics efficiency (%) Generator unregulated electrical output (W) Generator efficiency (%) Fan mechanical power (W) Engine mechanical power required (W)
Efficiency : engine mech. to net elect. (%)
SFC (lb/HP/hr) Fuel flow (g/min) Fuel energy, Lower Heating Value (MJ/kg) Engine mech output energy (MJ/kg)
Efficiency : fuel LHV to engine (%) Overall efficiency - Fuel to DC Output (%) Today
700 2.5
85% 1 704
93%
757
85%
99 990
71% 0.82
8.2
42.8
7.22
17% 12% Goal
700 2.5
85% 1 704 93% 757 85% 99 990
71%
0.82
8.23
42.8
7.22
17% 12% Continuous Today
600
Goal
600 2.5
85% 1 604
93%
649
85%
85 849
71% 0.82
7.1
42.8
7.22
17% 12%
2.5
85% 1 604 93% 649 85% 85 849
71%
0.82
7.06
42.8
7.22
17% 12%
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D-STAR MGS-50 : System Performance Comparison for 3-day and 10-Day Missions Current Actual Goal Mission Length Power Needs, Average, 12 Soldiers Energy Requirement Days Hours Watts W-hr 3 72 240 17280 10 240 240 57600 3 72 240 17280 10 240 240 57600 Number of Batteries (BB-2590) Energy / Battery (BB-2590) 0 181 0 181 Weight / Battery (BB-2590) Fuel Flow, When Running Round Trip Efficiency Fuel Flow, Mission Average Fuel Needed Unit Empty Weight Total System Mass, Average Specific Energy, Average Equivalent BB-2590 (125 W-hr / kg) Batteries Wh / Batt.
kg / Batt.
g/min % g/min kg kg kg W-hr / kg # Batt.
kg 7.10
86% 3.28
14.2
10.0
17 1011 95 138 1.45
7.10
86% 3.28
47.3
10.0
34 1712 318 461 7.10
86% 3.28
14.2
7.0
14 1226 95 138 1.45
7.10
86% 3.28
47.3
7.0
31 1880 318 461 MGS Weight Advantage (Ratio) 8 14 10 15
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D-STAR MGS-50 : System Performance Comparison for 3-day and 10-Day Missions Current Actual Goal Mission Length Power Needs, Average, 12 Soldiers Energy Requirement Days Hours Watts W-hr 3 72 240 17280 10 240 240 57600 3 72 240 17280 10 240 240 57600 Number of Batteries (BB-2590) Energy / Battery (BB-2590) Weight / Battery (BB-2590) Fuel Flow, When Running Round Trip Efficiency Fuel Flow, Mission Average Fuel Needed Unit Empty Weight Total System Mass, Average Specific Energy, Average Equivalent BB-2590 (125 W-hr / kg) Batteries MGS Weight Advantage (Ratio) Wh / Batt.
kg / Batt.
g/min % g/min kg kg kg W-hr / kg # Batt.
kg 7.10
86% 3.28
14.2
10.0
52 333 95 138 3 24 181 1.45
7.10
86% 3.28
47.3
10.0
68 841 318 461 7 7.10
86% 3.28
14.2
7.0
49 353 95 138 3 24 181 1.45
7.10
86% 3.28
47.3
7.0
65 880 318 461 7
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D-STAR MGS-50 : System Performance Comparison for 3-day and 10-Day Missions Current Actual Goal Mission Length Power Needs, Average, 12 Soldiers Energy Requirement Days Hours Watts W-hr 3 72 240 17280 10 240 240 57600 3 72 240 17280 10 240 240 57600 Number of Batteries (BB-2590) Energy / Battery (BB-2590) Weight / Battery (BB-2590) Fuel Flow, When Running Round Trip Efficiency Fuel Flow, Mission Average Fuel Needed Unit Empty Weight Total System Mass, Starting Specific Energy, Starting Equivalent BA-5590 (169 W-hr / kg) Batteries Cost of BA-5590 Batteries , @ MGS Weight Advantage (Ratio) Wh / Batt.
kg / Batt.
g/min % g/min kg kg kg W-hr / kg # Batt.
kg $70 7.10
86% 3.28
14.2
10.0
24.2
714 100 102 $ 7,000 4 0 181 1.45
$ 7.10
86% 3.28
47.3
10.0
57.3
1006 335 342 23,450 6 7.10
86% 3.28
14.2
7.0
21.2
816 100 102 $ 7,000 5 0 181 1.45
$ 7.10
86% 3.28
47.3
7.0
54.3
1061 335 342 23,450 6
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D-STAR MGS-50 : System Performance Comparison for 3-day and 10-Day Missions Current Actual Goal Mission Length Power Needs, Average, 12 Soldiers Energy Requirement Days Hours Watts W-hr 3 72 240 17280 10 240 240 57600 3 72 240 17280 10 240 240 57600 Number of Batteries (BB-2590) Energy / Battery (BB-2590) 24 181 24 181 Weight / Battery (BB-2590) Fuel Flow, When Running Round Trip Efficiency Fuel Flow, Mission Average Fuel Needed Unit Empty Weight Total System Mass, Starting Specific Energy, Starting Equivalent BA-5590 (169 W-hr / kg) Batteries Cost of BA-5590 Batteries , @ MGS Weight Advantage (Ratio) Wh / Batt.
kg / Batt.
g/min % g/min kg kg kg W-hr / kg # Batt.
kg $70 7.10
86% 3.28
14.2
10.0
59.0
293 100 102 $ 7,000 2 1.45
$ 7.10
86% 3.28
47.3
10.0
92.1
625 335 342 23,450 4 7.10
86% 3.28
14.2
7.0
56.0
308 100 102 $ 1.45
7,000 2 $ 7.10
86% 3.28
47.3
7.0
89.1
646 335 342 23,450 4
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MGS-700 : Stand-Alone Test Unit (Semi-Packaged Prototype)
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MGS-700 : Stand-Alone Test Unit : Front View
2005.05.02
Exhaust Pipe
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MGS-700 : Stand-Alone Test Unit : Rear View
2005.05.02
Aux. Blower (Interim Prototype Only) Internal Batteries
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Outline
1.
2.
3.
2005.05.02
50 Watt Heavy-Fueled Micro-Generator Set
Basis : Successful DARPA-Funded 0.1 hp Diesel Engine Goals, Current Status, Residual Challenges, Future Plans
700 Watt Heavy-Fueled Micro-Generator Set
Basis : Successful DARPA-Funded 1.3 hp Diesel Engine Current Work in Process for DARPA + SOCOM Future Plans : 2-Cylinder Engine, 4-Stroke Engine
Future Plans : 2-Cyl. Engine, 4-Stroke Engine
Portable Power, Hybrid-Electric Drive, APUs
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MGS-700 : Future Plans 1.
MGS-1500 : 1.5 kW Unit Based on 2-Cylinder Engine
2005.05.02
2.
Long-Endurance Unit Based on 4-Stroke Engine for Greater Fuel Economy
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Current Marine Corps Program Hybrid Power System for Small UGVs
2005.05.02
Objectives :
Replace Current Low-Speed Engine with Hydro-Static Drive by Compact, Light-Weight Hybrid-Electric Power System
D-STAR Concept
High-Speed Mini-Diesel Engine and Starter-Generator Remote Wheel Motors with Plug-and-Play Modular Architecture Hybrid-Electric Operation with Batteries, Super-Capacitors, Electro-Turbo-Compounding D-STAR Engineering Corporation, All Rights Reserved Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited 2005.05.02
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Current Marine Corps Program Hybrid Power System for Small UGVs
72” 2005.05.02
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Conclusions
2005.05.02
1.
D-STAR Micro-Diesel Engines are Logistics Fueled Source of Power.
2.
Compared to Batteries, D-STAR Micro Gen Sets Offer : An Order of Magnitude Greater Energy Density An Order of Magnitude Lower Costs.
3. D-STAR Micro Gen Sets are Close to Transitioning to Production.
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