Development of Electronic Controlled Fuel Injector and Pump Suitable for 5-20 Horsepower Diesel Cycle Engines Navy STTR FY2010.A Sol No.: Navy STTR FY2010.A Topic No.: N10A-T033 Topic Title: Development of Electronic Controlled Fuel Injector and Pump Suitable for 5-20 Horsepower Diesel Cycle Engines Proposal No.: N10A-033-0067 Firm: Kinetic BEI, LLC 2197 Brookwood Dr. South Elgin, Illinois 60177-3235 Contact: Mike Boruta Phone: (847) 628-4709 Abstract: Kinetic BEI intends to design an electronically controlled, common rail, heavy fuel injection system suitable for application on engines in the 5-20 Hp range. The system will feature a Micro Fuel Injector and Micro Pump that are currently under development. This Phase I STTR will focus on developing the complete heavy fuel injection system, complete with an electronic controller. It will also facilitate development of higher pressure micro injectors and pumps, and fund the exploration of piezo actuation for better injector performance. This additional research and development effort will ultimately increase the odds of success, and speed up the timeline for application of this technology on current and future small engine development programs. The opportunity to expand the research and development of this miniature/micro fuel injection system through a Phase I STTR program will have far-reaching implications in both the military and commercial engine development programs. Benefits: Micro fuel injection systems are a critical component to the development of miniature engines and no viable solutions currently exist in the military or commercial markets. The results of this STTR effort will have an immediate impact on multiple current engine development programs, including three within the Kinetic BEI / Baker Engineering facilities, as well as other government funded and commercially funded engine development programs. Prime contractors have provided Letters of Interest in support of this technology. The electronically-controlled heavy fuel micro injection system will have a market in the area of small diesel engines, where upcoming emissions regulations will soon require more precise control of fuel/air mixing. The Micro Injector and self-regulating Micro Pump offer a viable solution for the needs of this marketplace. The Micro Injector's improvement in atomization and variable flow rate will make it possible to get good combustion at lower operating pressure. When a small controller is added, the result is a complete micro fuel injection system capable of supporting multiple fuels, including JP-8. The Micro Injector also offers advantages in gasoline direct injection (GDI) applications as well as small diesel engine applications. This injector is likely to have use in the GDI marketplace because it is smaller and simpler than the current injectors, and has higher operating pressure capability. The technology will also support biofuels. As the technology matures and manufacturing techniques improve, it is predicted that the operating pressure of the Micro Injector will continue to increase. The advantages of the Micro Injector in diesel engine operations are even greater than they are in GDI. Return