Adaptive Diesel Engine Control

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Adaptive Diesel Engine Control

Award Information
Agency:
Department of Defense
Branch
n/a
Amount:
$499,986.00
Award Year:
2015
Program:
SBIR
Phase:
Phase II
Contract:
M67854-15-C-0200
Agency Tracking Number:
N133-148-0077
Solicitation Year:
2013
Solicitation Topic Code:
N133-148
Solicitation Number:
2013.3
Small Business Information
Nanohmics, Inc
6201 East Oltorf St., Suite 400, Austin, TX, 78741-7511
Hubzone Owned:
N
Minority Owned:
N
Woman Owned:
N
Duns:
100651798
Principal Investigator:
Joshua Ruedin
Senior Engineer
(512) 389-9990
jruedin@nanohmics.com
Business Contact:
Joseph Bayer
AutoCell - Mobility Engineer
(703) 432-5104
joseph.m.bayer@usmc.mil
Research Institution:
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Adaptive Diesel Engine Control

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Abstract
Nanohmics is developing technologies to improve overall Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement
(MTVR) fuel efficiency by idle reduction and waste energy harvesting. Direct mechanical drive of the
air compressor for example introduces constant parasitic losses that could be eliminated by driving
the compressor electrically on-demand. Providing an electric-drive capability to the MTVR engine air
compressor and HVAC compressor means these standby systems can be powered by on-board
batteries, a more efficient auxiliary power unit, or shore power ? allowing the engine to shut down
and reduce idle fuel consumption. Also during transient operation energy is lost in deceleration and
braking to pumping friction and brake heat. Providing a means of dynamically harvesting energy of
the driveline and turbocharger could allow this energy to be reused. The engine turbocharger
coupled to an electric motor-generator could harvest energy during deceleration which could be reintroduced to minimize turbo-lag on acceleration, providing more boost pressure with lower turbine
backpressure resulting in higher engine efficiency. These approaches to improving efficiency will be
analyzed, tested, and evaluated, with the most favorable approaches implemented on a Caterpillar
C12 engine, and in the Phase II Option, an MTVR vehicle.
* information listed above is at the time of submission.

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