O
ngoing
evaluations
at
the Base Camp Integra- tion Laboratory (BCIL), Fort Devens, MA, show
that several existing technologies signifi- cantly improve operational energy and resource efficiency at forward operating bases. Integrated with the Army’s Force Provider (FP) system of systems,
these
technologies in most cases are ready to be procured, produced, and fielded today.
These energy- and resource-efficient capa- bilities, which represent the first group of mature systems to be evaluated at the BCIL, are being fielded now and over the next 12 months. A second phase of capabilities will follow over the next five years, incorporating renewable energy and other resource-efficient technolo- gies to further cut fuel and water usage as well as to reduce and better manage waste. Ultimately, the intent is to reduce resource consumption and operational cost, reduce resupply missions, and take Soldiers out of harm’s way, while simul- taneously maintaining or improving the quality of life in a deployed environment.
“I sometimes relate energy and resource efficiency technologies to the advances made with tactical vehicles,” said LTC James Tuten, Product Manager Force Sus- tainment Systems (PM FSS). “First came up-armor kits, which can be equated to tent
liners and solar shades. Then the
family of MRAP vehicles, which is the phase we are entering with micro-grids, water-conserving systems,
energy-efficient shelters. However,
and more it
is
the next, more deliberate phase which will deliver and institutionalize the big gains associated with renewable energy and behavior change,” he said.
PM FSS, which manages the BCIL, falls under the leadership of the Project Man- ager Force Projection within Program
SHOWER WATER REUSE SYSTEM Technical Specifications: 12,000 gallon-per-day capacity with approximately 75% recovery.
Saves up to 9,000 gallons per day per system.
Meets reused shower water quality standard contained in the Surgeon General’s Information Paper IP 31-027.
Housed within an ISO TRICON 8 x 8 x 6.5.
Weight: 7,500 pounds.
REUSE AND SAVE
The Shower Water Reuse System can be set up by two users in 30 minutes and runs unattended for approximately three days. The LCD touch screen provides real-time monitoring, instructions, and troubleshooting guides. (U.S. Army photo by David Kamm.)
Executive Office Combat Support and Combat Service Support.
Following are several existing technolo- gies
that show significant promise BCIL evaluations: in
Power requirement: 208-volt, 3-phase, 50/60 Hertz.
Self-cleaning (air-purge) pre-filter to remove solids (15 micron).
Micro-filters (0.2 micron) to remove sus- pended solids with automatic backwash.
Reverse osmosis (RO) membranes to remove organic materials, bacteria, viruses, and soap.
Carbon filtration following RO mem- brane filtration.
Automated chlorine injection for disinfection.
Operational in temperatures from 25F to 125F.
Unattended automatic operation (7 days minimum without operator interaction).
Built-in test equipment, self-monitoring.
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