Energy Technologies facilities in MD

Fuel Cell Laboratory

West Bethesda, MD

This laboratory is devoted to the test and evaluation of fuel cell power plants for naval surface and undersea applications. It consists of a 900 square foot NFPA Class 1 Division 1 Group B hazardous-atmosphere rated test chamber, with an adjacent assembly/checkout laboratory and a test control room. The laboratory is designed for testing up to 2.5 megawatts of power generated from fuel cells and for interconnection with nearby electrical or mechanical laboratories to form an integrated system. Additional supporting facilities include 2000 square foot outside storage, NFPA Class C hazardous-atmosphere rated fume hoods, and reactant gas storage facilities. Dedicated computer-controlled instrumentation, including a gas chromatograph and on-line gas analyzers, and video recording equipment are available for testing fuel cells and fuel-reforming hardware.

Generator Test Facility

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Mobile Generator Test System

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Power Generation Test and Evaluation Facility

West Bethesda, MD

The Power Generation Test and Evaluation Facility consists of the CG-47 SSGTG Test Site, the Electrical Test Site and the Integrated Power System (IPS) Land Based Engineering Site. The CG-47 SSGTG Test Site provides the dual capability of testing a CG-47/DDG-51 Class Gas Turbine Generator (SSGTG) set and 60Hz, 400Hz, and Direct Current electrical distribution system and components for the entire fleet. The Electrical Test Site is utilized for testing shipboard electrical power generation, distribution, conversion and control equipment for conformance to applicable specifications, suitability for intended use, reliability and maintainability. The Integrated Power System Land Based Engineering Site has been constructed to test the IPS system architecture and operational performance characteristics to determine the system viability as a future propulsion and ship service system.