DESCRIPTION
The Improved Environmental Control Unit (IECU) program consists of three systems in the following sizes: 9,000 British thermal units per hour (Btuh); 18,000 Btuh; 36,000 Btuh; and one skid-mounted unit of 60,000 Btuh. The IECU systems provide critical cooling to vital military electronic and support systems and equipment for the Army and Department of Defense.
BENEFIT TO THE SOLDIER
IECU systems provide quality cooling, heating and dehumidification for command posts; command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems; weapon systems; and other battlefield operating systems while using a non-ozone
depleting refrigerant.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Form, fit and function replacement of military standard (MIL-STD)
- Environmental Control Units (ECU)
- Ruggedized for military environments
- Increased reliability over current MIL-STD ECU
- Reduced power consumption resulting in overall fuel savings
- Reduced weight: 10-25 percent lighter than current MIL-STD ECU
- Fully operable up to 125 degrees Fahrenheit
- Uses R-410A refrigerant, a commercial industry standard
- Compliant with all environmental legislative requirements
- Soft start, limited inrush current (no voltage drop or breaker trip due to compressor start-up)
- Electromagnetic interference and nuclear, biological and chemical-protected interface
- Remote control capability with automatic safety controls
- Organically supportable
PROGRAM STATUS
4QFY17:
- Milestone C, Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Decision
- Awarded LRIP Contract
PROJECTED ACTIVITIES
4QFY18-1QFY19: First Article Testing and Initiate LRIP build
2QFY19: Full Rate Production Decision/Full Materiel Release
3QFY19: Initiate Army Fieldings