Power Generation and Management Module Navy SBIR FY2006.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2006.2 Topic No.: N06-140 Topic Title: Power Generation and Management Module Proposal No.: N062-140-0257 Firm: Williams-Pyro,Inc. 200 Greenleaf St. Fort Worth, Texas 76107-1471 Contact: Kartik Moorthy Phone: (817) 872-1500 Web Site: www.williams-pyro.com Abstract: To support future systems within the LCS that demand more power, Williams-Pyro, Inc. is proposing a Reconfigurable Advanced Modular Power System (RAMPS) that produces, conditions, and routes both module-generated and ship service power to multiple module loads in flexible locations and configurations. The proposed RAMPS will comply with the LCS Interface Control Document (ICD) to facilitate module loading, handling, and stowage in Support Type module zones while satisfying Navy operational, safety, firefighting, and damage control requirements. The RAMPS will be a portable device that will seamlessly integrate with the ship service power, while capable of identifying the peak demands of module loads and increasing the power and quality available to mission-critical systems. RAMPS will initiate load adjustment (adding and shedding as necessary) in response to specific contingency triggers and will drop only the minimum load necessary to maintain stability without disturbing generation. Since RAMPS will be completely automated, the Navy can avoid unacceptable delays required for manual reconfiguration of loads. The RAMPS consists of two submodules: Programmable Controller Module (based on WPI's AccuTagT platform) and Output Module. Benefits: Williams-Pyro proposes to develop the RAMPS to make the Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) more powerful and effective, without sacrificing mission performance manning. Working seamlessly with the ship's existing power service and requiring negligible manpower, one or more RAMPS can provide additional power to keep all key equipment up and running during peak demand times, while intelligently managing and optimizing the combined power sources. RAMPS' configuration will enable fault panel monitoring and fuel consumption reporting as well as other specific information as required, ensuring a reliable power system. Return