Long-Life, Efficient, and Power-Dense Prime Power Source for Future DoD UASs

The Navy needs an improved prime-power source for future Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs).Ý We propose to develop our revolutionary new Power Converter (PC) to meet Navy needs.ÝOur PC burns a wide range of fuels, including JP-10.Ý Our PC uses our proprietary thermodynamic cycle to convert the heat from the burning fuel into more than 25 kW of 270 VDC electrical power, at an extremely high efficiency of 48.8% (0.172 kg/kW-hr SFC at sea level and 50∞ C), with a compact (0.0037 m3 = 3.7 L) and lightweight (5.5 kg) installation that easily meets Navy form-factor requirements.Ý All components of our PC have been demonstrated to have practically infinite operating lives and extremely reliable service.Ý In Phase I, we will generate a preliminary design of our PC, project performance, and build and demonstrate the critical components of our PC.Ý In Phase II, we will optimize the design of our PC and build, test, and deliver to the NRL a prototype PC.Ý In Phase III, we will assist the Navy in transitioning our PC to Navy use, and we will build and sell our PC for many government and private-sector applications.