Alternative Fuel Technologies wins army research grant

Thursday, January 21, 2010 | Source: metromode
Redford Township-based Alternative Fuel Technologies has received a U.S. Army Phase 1 SBIR award entitled: "Ultra High Pressure Jet Propellant-8 (JP-8) Fuel Injection System".

In English, it means the company has received a U.S. Army research grant for jet fuel. The $1.2 billion program is primarily for early stage research and development projects. This contract will fund the design, development, and demonstration of an intensified, lube oil actuated common rail injection system capable of producing peak injection pressures of more than 40,000 psi.

The system must also be readily adaptable to Army engines. A key design feature of this concept will be the use of AFT's advanced high pressure Dimethyl Ether injection pump modified to pump engine lube oil to drive the new injector. Think technology that makes helicopters to diesel powered trucks and generators go. Alternative Fuel Technologies develops these types of fuels and injection systems as part of its core products.

Source: Alternative Fuel Technology
Writer: Jon Zemke
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