Improved Turbo/Superchargers for UAS/UGS Application

Florida Turbine Technologies proposes an oil-free bearing shaft support system for an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) internal combustion (IC) engine turbocharger. During the course of Phase 1, FTT will design a light-weight high performance UAS turbocharger for IC engines in the 150 horsepower class. A conceptual design of the turbocharger system capable of providing sufficient boost pressure will be presented upon completion of the initial conceptual design phase. The oil-free bearing system will provide precision shaft position control, enabling very small turbine and compressor wheel to housing clearances that enable maximum efficiency. The conceptual design of the oil-free turbocharger will also be shown to enable maximized engine power-to-weight while reducing fuel consumption over the range of potential operating conditions.