Advanced Fan Coil Unit Navy SBIR FY2011.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2011.2 Topic No.: N112-164 Topic Title: Advanced Fan Coil Unit Proposal No.: N112-164-0906 Firm: Rocky Research 1598 Foothill Dr PO Box 61800 Boulder City, Nevada 89006-1800 Contact: Kaveh Khalili Phone: (702) 293-0851 Web Site: rockyresearch.com Abstract: An estimated 20% of a US Navy ship's total fuel consumption is due to heating, ventilation and air-conditioning. Reduction in electrical consumption of Navy ship Fan Coil Assemblies with increased energy efficiency is necessary for fuel savings. Rocky Research proposes an advanced Fan Coil Assembly Unit with high efficiency heat exchangers, low-noise fan design, variable speed drive technology and permanent magnet motors that will reduce the electrical demand of shipboard fan coil assemblies by at least 50%. While the resultant fuel savings are significant, the advanced electronics in each fan coil assembly also increase the level of automation while reducing preventative maintenance costs. This will provide for further energy savings through coordinated thermal management and enhances safety by automated damage control mechanisms. In addition, these advanced technologies will reduce air-borne noise and improve component reliability. Benefits: The proposed advanced Fan Coil Assembly technology will be more than 50% efficient than the existing technology used on the Navy Ships which will result in significant fuel savings for the Defense Department. In addition, these advanced technologies will reduce air-borne noise and improve component reliability. Advanced variable speed cooling and heating technology developed under the proposed SBIR will have applications in residential, commercial buildings and transporation cooling and refrigeration markets. Return