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Improved Turbochargers for Small IC Engines
Award last edited on: 7/22/2019

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : AF
Total Award Amount
$548,229
Award Phase
2
Solicitation Topic Code
AF181-028
Principal Investigator
Len Louthan

Company Information

Louthan Engineering

1311 East 36th Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
   (443) 564-7961
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Location: Single
Congr. District: 07
County: Baltimore City

Phase I

Contract Number: FA8650-18-P-2140
Start Date: 00/00/00    Completed: 00/00/00
Phase I year
2018
Phase I Amount
$148,871
Louthan Engineering is teaming with HiPerformance LLC in submitting this proposal for a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research Program. This proposal encompasses the development of performance goals and the resultant design of a combined engine-turbocharger to service the small UAS community. Louthan Engineering has extensive experience with both the subject engine (the AIE 40S) and the Aerocharger The Phase I proposal will leverage existing technologies and investments in the field. Specifically, the AIE 40S engine is in production and has demonstratedoperation on heavy fuel. UAS. HiPerformance has a history of more than 200 engineering programs used to develop the current family of Aerocharger turbochargers and related technologies. The Aerocharger turbocharger is uniquely suited to leverage an existing / proven commercial product which would be scaled to meet the airflow rates of the UAS application.

Phase II

Contract Number: FA8650-20-C-2305
Start Date: 00/00/00    Completed: 00/00/00
Phase II year
2020
Phase II Amount
$399,358
A turbocharger is proposed that utilizes a self contained lubrication system. The bearing structure is well proven in both commercial and military applications. This turbocharger has been design to support engines in the sub 10 hp class. It utilizes shrouded impellers to maintain high aerodynamic efficiency.