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Turbojet Engine Powered Military UAV

A family of turbojet engines rated from 30 lbf to 100
lbf thrust, designed for a range of expendable, un-
manned military air vehicle applications. The simple,
low-cost design uses high production turbocharger ro-
tating components, radial compressors, radial turbine
wheels, and annular combustors. The combustion sys-
tem permits the use of a wide variety of low and high
volatility fuels. The fuel system features an electronically
controlled, precision metering pump developed by Cas-
con that provides metered fuel flow for engine opera-
tion and for cooling the internal engine components and bearing lubrication.

Pump Description:
The fuel metering pump assembly consists of a high efficiency positive displacement
pump and permanent magnet brushless DC motor with integral drive electronics. The
rotor is manufactured from tool steel and is housed in a cast iron eccentric ring. The
rotor and motor share a common shaft that is made from hardened steel and is sup-
ported by pre-greased sealed ball bearings. Pump and motor housings are machined
from heat treated aluminum. Fuel flow is controlled via a 0-5 VDC input command. The
pump can run either in an open-loop configuration, relying strictly on the proportionality
of speed to flow, or in a closed looped configuration with direct feedback from the ECU.

Selected Performance Data:

Fluid JP-4, JP-8, JP-10

Flow Rate 2 – 80 pph
Discharge Pressure Range 10-80 psig
Inlet Pressure Range 8 – 25 psia
Flow Metering Accuracy +/- 5 %
Temperature range -40 °F to +180 °F
Transient Response Min to Max in <1.0 sec
Operating voltage 22 – 32 vdc (28 vdc nom)
Weight 10 ounces
Construction Semi-hermetic aluminum assembly
Storage life 10 years

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