High Efficiency Environmental Control for Forward Operating Bases Navy SBIR FY2010.3 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2010.3 Topic No.: N103-193 Topic Title: High Efficiency Environmental Control for Forward Operating Bases Proposal No.: N103-193-0388 Firm: Mainstream Engineering Corporation 200 Yellow Place Pines Industrial Center Rockledge, Florida 32955 Contact: Greg Cole Phone: (321) 631-3550 Web Site: www.mainstream-engr.com Abstract: This proposal addresses the single largest consumer of ground-based power at Forward Operating Bases and conservatively results in annual fuel savings greater than $150 million. U.S. forces currently consume about 300,000 barrels of petroleum-based fuels per day. During wartime OPTEMPO, generators burn more fuel than any other single source including aircraft. Environmental Control Units (ECUs) used to condition shelter air space consume 70-80% of generator power. Mainstream proposes a new method of providing environmental control to forward-deployed military shelters that will result in a system that is 33% smaller, 18% lighter, and 25% more fuel efficient. This proposal presents the preliminary design. In Phase I, Mainstream will complete the detailed design and perform experimental tests to validate the efficiency improvement and business case for transitioning the proposed system to the military. In Phase II, Mainstream will fabricate and demonstrate a full scale system. Mainstream, a recognized leader in military heating and cooling systems, is well poised to develop and field the proposed system. Benefits: With the deployed price of fuel ranging from $15-$400/gal, this proposal describes how annual fuel savings of $376,260 - $10,033,600 per FOB will be achieved. Central Command operates more than 400 forwarded deployed bases resulting in annual savings exceeding $150 million to $4 billion, annually. Return