1. Project Overview APU for Hybrid HMMWV Operation Charge

2. Background ONR Requested a test bed for lead-acid batteries. Returned to working condition with current systems Designed and manufactured a thermally regulated battery pack.

3. Project Goals 1.Engine/alternator package capable of charging battery pack for extended range use. 2.Procedure for repeatable over-the-road performance testing model. 3.Provide economy and power mode for engine/alternator operation. 4.Enhance vehicle safety. 5.User-friendly researcher interface.

4. 1. Engine/Alternator Package Starting Circuit Grounding Oil Leakage

5. 1. Engine/Alternator Package Control System - Control APU and Diesel - Regulate Battery voltage - “power” and “econ” mode - Warning displays, LEDs

6. RCM3000 RabbitCore Rabbit 3000, 29.4 MHz 10Base-T Ethernet Port, RJ-45 512K Flash, 512K SRAM 44 configurable I/O, 4 fixed inputs, 4 fixed outputs Vdc: 3.15-3.45 Volts -40C to +70C, 5-95% RH Language: Dynamic C Single Unit - $79.00, w/ Development Kit - $299.00 Has to be mounted on a user defined mother board Rabbit 3000, 44.2 MHz 10 Base-T 512K Flash and SRAM 16 digital inputs, 4 digital outputs, 8 analog inputs, 4 analog outputs -40 to +70C, 5-95% RH Programmed using Dynamic C Back up Battery $289.00 16MHz microcontroller 128K Bytes of ISP Flash and CAN Controller 4096 Bytes of SRAM 53 I/O pins Vcc: 2.7-5.5 Volts -40 to + 85C, 5-95% RH AT90CAN128 AutomotiveBL2600 Wolf Contrast and Comparison

7. 2. Road Load Testing – Power Requirements

8. 2. Road-Load Testing – Campus Loop Driving Circuit (Route A and B) Max. 25-35 mi/hr Driving Circuit C, Max 45 mi/hr, 0.8 miles

9. 2. Road-Load Velocity Profile

10. 2. Road-Load Power Prediction

11. 3. Multi-mode Operation – Efficiency Map

12. 3. Multi-mode Operation - Power Map

13. 3. Multi-mode Operation - Control Logic

14. 4. Vehicle Safety Fire Extinguisher Licensing Maintenance/Operation Procedures

15. 4. Vehicle Safety Driver-Centered Gauge Cluster − Reduce Operator Training Time − Driver Awareness Proposed Gauges: − Voltage, Amp-Hrs − Engine Status

16. 4. Vehicle Safety Wiring to code.

17. 5. Researcher Interface Provides a more dependable display for vehicle. Increases amount of information that can be presented. Able to withstand abuse encountered in Armed Forces.

18. National Instruments 15” Touch Screen 1024x768 Resolution 250 cd/m2 Brightness 500:1 Contrast Ratio 32 – 122 Degree Operating Range 17 – 500 Hz Operating Vibration (1g Peak) 5 – 95 % Humidity Range (Non Condensing) 42 W Power Consumption 40,000 Hour Backlight Life Monitor Price – $1495.00 Desk Mount Price – $65.00 Lead Time Estimate – 5-10 Days

19. Rockwell Automation 15” Light Industrial Touch Screen 1024x768 Resolution 350 cd/m2 Brightness 400:1 Contrast Ratio 32 – 104 Degree Operating Range 10 – 640 Hz Operating Vibration (1g Peak) 10 – 90 % Humidity Range (Non-Condensing) 24 W Power Consumption 50,000 Hour Backlight Life Monitor Price – $1195.00 Desk Mount Price – ** Lead Time Estimate – < 7 Days

20. Future Work Order parts (Nov 10 th ) − Microcontroller − Gauges − Monitor Verify alternator integrity (Dec 8 th ) Implement control system (Dec 8 th ) Upgrade wiring (Feb 1 st ) Over-the-road testing (Feb 15 th )

21. Questions??