Conference Documentation: Military Power
Published By: SMI Publishing, Ltd
June 2006
R215-305
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Description
SMi's inaugural Military Power conference will explore recent developments in power systems and techniques. It will examine the latest research and programmes in power technology, from fuel cells to alternative power sources, whilst also considering future challenges, and how these can be resolved.
In analysing the latest developments in tactical power and recent national experiences, Military Power will provide a tremendous platform for discussion, and will provide a clear idea of the current issues surrounding tactical power.
A diverse speaker line-up includes:
- Lieutenant Colonel John "Mike" Phillips, Chief, Power Division, Air Force Research Laboratory
- Dr Ed Andrukaitis, Project Manager, Advanced Electrical Power Sources, Defence R&D Canada, Department of National Defence, Canada
- Yann Trehen, Power Systems Technical Programme Manager, DGA/SPART/AST, Délégué Général pour l’Armament
- Robin van Heijster, Chief Scientist, Defence, Security and Safety, TNO
- Dr Ausilio Bauen, Research Fellow, Imperial College London
Military Power will allow delegates to:
- ASSESS up-to-date information regarding the latest trends in propulsion
- EVALUATE the latest technology being developed world-wide
- ANALYSE past experiences and lessons learnt
- EXAMINE possibilities and prospects for future research
- NETWORK with leading industry experts and personnel
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Table of Contents
- Day 1
- 8.30 Registration & Coffee
- 9.00 Chairman's Opening Remarks
- Dr John Economou, Power and drive Systems Group Lecturer, Cranfield University.
- 9.10 INTRODUCTION TO MILTARY POWER SYSTEMS
- Power electronics
- The state-of-the-art in power systems
- What is new?
- What do we need to pay attention to?
- Dr Pat Wheeler, Senior Lecturer, University of Nottingham.
- 9.50 A FRENCH PROGRAMME PERSPECTIVE
- Current and future power needs of the dismounted soldier
- Overview
- Techniques
- The use of batteries and micro fuel cells
- Developing new technologies for future needs
- Mr Yann Trehen, Technical Programme Manager, Power Systems , Délégation Générale pour l'Armement (DGA).
- 10.30 Morning Coffee
- 11.00 REDUCING THE NEED FOR NEW BATTERY TECHOLOGY
- Minimising power consumption and usage
- The problem with high power consumption
- Minimising such consumption
- Eliminating the need for large batteries
- Key technologies
- Mr Rob van Heijster, Chief Scientist, Systems Integration, TNO, Netherlands.
- 11.40 SPECTRO
- A battery state-of-health technology
- Testing lead acid batteris
- Quickly determining battery cranking and capacity
- Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
- Current results
- Mr Joern Tinnemeyer, Manager, Cadex Electronics Inc..
- 12.20 Networking Lunch
- 2.00 STREAM SESSIONS - Click here to view
- Mr Michel Grimm, Application Service Manager, SAFT.
- Dr Michel Broussely, Scientific Advisor, SAFT.
- Dr Patrick Luk, Head, Cranfield University.
- Day 2
- 8.30 Registration & Coffee
- 9.00 Chairman's Opening Remarks
- Dr John Economou, Power and drive Systems Group Lecturer, Cranfield University.
- 9.10 SATISFYING SOLDIER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- The Soldier Systems Project (ISSP)
- Overview
- Satisfying soldier system requirements
- Challenges and possible solutions
- Looking ahead
- Dr Ed Andrukaitis, , D N D / D R D C.
- 9.50 ANSWERING THE CHALLENGES OF THE FUTURE SOLDIER
- Efficiently integrating high grade batteries in the complete system
- High grade rechargeable battery technology
- Integrating the battery into the bigger system
- Impact on the soldier’s autonomy, versatility and agility
- Mr Jean-François Cousseau, Lithium-Ion Technical Manager, SAFT.
- 10.30 Morning Coffee
- 11.00 ROADMAP FOR THE US AIR FORCE
- US Air Force requirements and perspective
- Introduction
- US Air Force long term aims in power technology
- Aircraft power requirements and initiatives
- Implications for the Air Force
- Lieutenant Colonel John Phillips, Chief, Air Force Research Laboratory.
- 11.40 SPECIAL PANEL DISCUSSION
- Technological differences and similarities - ISSP, Naval and Air Force
- Lieutenant Colonel John M. Phillips, Chief, Power Division, Air Force Research Laboratory, US Air Force
- Dr Ed Andrukaitis, Project Manager, Advanced Electrical Power Sources, Defence R&D Canada, Department of National Defence, Canada
- David Warriner, Director, Gas Turbines, Marine, Rolls Royce
- Chaired by: Dr John Economou, Lecturer, Power and Drive Systems Group, Defence College of Management and Technology, Cranfield University
- 12.20 Networking Lunch
- 1.50 GAS TURBINE TECHNOLOGY
- Mr David Warriner, Director, Rolls Royce.
- 2.30 PULSED POWER TECHNOLOGY
- Compact pulsed power applications
- Introduction
- Compact and ultra compact pulsed power technology
- Explosively driven pulsed power systems
- Magnetic insulation
- Dr Bucur M. Novac, Senior Lecturer, Loughborough University.
- 3.10 Afternoon Tea
- 3.40 ELECTROMAGNETIC TECHNOLOGY
- Research and developments in electromagnetic technology
- Overview and visions
- Fundamental principles
- Research
- Applications
- Conclusions
- Dr Ian R. McNab, Director, The university of Texas Austin.
- 4.20 FUTURE ENERGY SOURCES
- Looking to future sources of energy
- The present situation
- Developments
- Modes of improvement
- Looking to future sources
- Dr Ausilio Bauen, Research Fellow, Imperial College London.
- 5.00 Chairman’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day One
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