
Arc Fault Quenching for Mission Critical SystemsAward last edited on: 5/21/2008
Sponsored Program
SBIRAwarding Agency
DOD : AFTotal Award Amount
$846,198Award Phase
2Solicitation Topic Code
AF03-157Principal Investigator
David C NemirCompany Information
TXL Group Inc (AKA: X-L Synergy LLC~XL Synergy~X-L Electronics Inc )
Location: Single
Congr. District: 16
County: El Paso
Congr. District: 16
County: El Paso
Phase I
Contract Number: ----------Start Date: ---- Completed: ----
Phase I year
2003Phase I Amount
$100,000Benefits:
By allowing a higher sensitivity fault detection threshold to be used, the proposed research enhances sensitivity for arc fault interrupter circuits, increasing the safety they can provide to both commercial and military aircraft. Since aircraft are routinely maintained in service beyond their intended design life, this represents an important addition to the state-of-the-art and a mature technology should enjoy wide acceptance in both markets. In the commercial nonaviation market, arc fault interrupters are presently mandated in new construction in the U.S. (market potential of over 4 million units per year), have been mandated for air conditioners beginning in 2004 (5.7 million units per year) and will see expanded use in the electric and hybrid electric vehicle markets.
Keywords:
arc fault, wire insulation failure, self-resetting breaker, DC arc fault, circuit protection technology, mission critical operation, aged aircraft
Phase II
Contract Number: ----------Start Date: ---- Completed: ----
Phase II year
2004Phase II Amount
$746,198Keywords:
Arc Fault, Circuit Breaker, Arcing, Fault Management, Receptacle Outlets, Ground Fault, Aging Aircraft, Wire Damage