Engineering Evaluation and Analysis for the Improvement of Military Standard Generators. Volume 1.

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Abstract:

This Final Report provides an in-depth look at on-going projects for improving the Mobile Electric Power Generating System MEPGS sets. A detailed comparison of existing MEPGS requirements for generators against proposed requirements for commercial generators procured for tactical military use is presented. From this comparison, a list of areas and characteristics of the MEPGS sets, which fall short of the requirements imposed by the draft Required Operational Capability ROC document are presented. Major areas include noise, reliability, Electro Magnetic Pulse EMP, and built-in test equipment. This report analyzes industry response and suggestions for improvement of the MPEGS set family. Respondents suggestions fell primarily in the areas of Reliability, Noise and Infrared IR suppression. The majority of recommended actions were general in nature, but the vendors were consistent in the areas they felt could be improved. Design modifications are proposed for all MEPGS sets considered in this study to upgrade the requirements in the areas of noise suppression and reliability. Major emphasis is placed on improvements to the 15, 30, and 60 kW generator sets.

Author(s):
Adolph, Ralph J. ; Lawrence, Lou G. ; Perkins, Garry W. ; Thorwaldson, Eric
Author Organization(s):
VSE CORP ALEXANDRIA VA ARMY SYSTEMS GROUP
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 24 Feb-29 May 1987,
Pagination:
0279

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
VSE/ASG/0067-87/18RD-VOL-1
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAAK70-86-D-0023
Monitor Series:
ABRDEC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.2.2_Imagery Collection; JCA_2.2_Collection; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*AUXILIARY POWER PLANTS, *ENGINE GENERATOR SETS, COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT, ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSES, ENGINEERING, GENERATORS, INFRARED RADIATION, MILITARY EQUIPMENT, MILITARY REQUIREMENTS, NOISE REDUCTION, RELIABILITY, SELF CONTAINED, STANDARDS, TEST AND EVALUATION, TEST EQUIPMENT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electric Power Production and Distribution
Keyword(s):
*MEPGS(MOBILE ELECTRIC POWER GENERATORS)
Report Date:
1987 May 29