Multi-angle Optical Dust Sensor (MODS) for Real-Time Engine Health and Durability Management Navy SBIR FY2011.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2011.2 Topic No.: N112-088 Topic Title: Multi-angle Optical Dust Sensor (MODS) for Real-Time Engine Health and Durability Management Proposal No.: N112-088-0944 Firm: Hal Technology, LLC 10302 Northridge Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California 91737-3043 Contact: Gregor Waldherr Phone: (626) 287-2108 Web Site: http://www.haltechnologies.com Abstract: Hal Technology will develop a compact, rugged Multi-angle Optical Dust Sensor (MODS) for real-time engine health monitoring. Prolonged sand and dust exposure leads to gas turbine component degradation and ultimately engine failure. The MODS will measure particulate size, size distributions, and concentration, and eventually chemical composition. This sensor has an extended range for size and concentration measurements when compared with commercially available particle sensors. In the Phase I effort we will produce and demonstrate a prototype sensor capable of measuring load rates which will lay the foundation for development of a composition-capable sensor in Phase II. In Phase II we will develop a detailed design and build an advanced prototype sensor ready for integration into selected engine system(s) for operational assessment. During Phase III we will work with the selected-engine OEM to develop a certification plan, perform Category A (ground) and B (flight) testing. Our MODS can be integrated into an engine control system to allow early warning of excessive dust loading and provide information to help manage the health and durability of an aero-turbine engine. Benefits: Although the MODS will be primarily designed for military aero-turbine engines such as the Joint Strike Fighter P&W F135 or GE/RR F136, Sikorsky SH60 GE T700, F/A18E/F GE F414, E-2C RR T56-427, the sensor developed by this contract will also be applicable to civilian aircraft engines and ground-based vehicles such as trucks, tanks, personnel carriers, and automobiles for engine health protection and health management. Return