SP-180 SRE APU Demonstrator

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SP-180 SRE APU Demonstrator

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SKU: PP 10.180.001-2 Category: Tools Tag: SP-180 Series

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Description

An Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) is a small, self-contained power source that is used in land and rail vehicles as well as in general aviation or maritime applications. These units provide an independent power supply that allows the main engine to remain switched off while electrical devices continue to operate. Based on the SP-180 SRE-hybrid Wankel engine, Sky Power International offers the SP-180 SRE APU demonstrator mobile APU test and evaluation system.

The SP-180 SRE is the flagship of the Sky Power propulsion portfolio. This wankel propulsion system has class leading performance figures that are achieved through a complex patented internal clean sheet design. Due to the nature of wankel, this propulsion system is exceptionally light and has a much smaller space envelope than the comparative two stroke equivalent. Minimal radial or torsional vibrations make this engine specifically compatible with high powered optics or sensors. The ability to mount this engine at 90 degrees (vertically) adds to the user flexibility – suited to helicopter applications. The engine has an integrated starter generator, which allows the wankel to have several different operating functions.

The Auxiliary Power Unit runs on gasoline. A 48 V DC power supply is required to operate the demonstrator. Exhaust and silencer, engine control unit (ECU), starter and alternator (12 KW constant), EFI, fuel pump, an electrical system consisting of power supply and starter control, a thermal system for oil as well as a cooling circuit including pumps and a heat exchanger are installed as standard in the SP-180 SRE APU demonstrator.
The compact design makes the entire system ideal for mobile use. With the installed SP-180 SRE hybrid Wankel engine, the APU demonstrator works very efficiently. Thanks to the compact design of the engine, the test and evaluation system is very space-saving, lightweight and extremely smooth-running. Furthermore, Wankel engines can also reach higher speeds with low vibrations.
Thanks to its very compact and simple design, low vibrations, high speeds and consistent power output, the Wankel motor offers some decisive advantages over traditional reciprocating piston engines. These characteristics make it particularly attractive for applications where space, weight and power play a major role. In addition, the Wankel engine offers further significant advantages in APU applications. By using the APU, the main engine can be switched off when idling, which can significantly reduce fuel consumption. Switching off the main engine also leads to a considerable reduction in exhaust emissions. By using an APU, wear can be reduced, which extends the service life of the main engine and reduces maintenance costs.
Overall, Auxiliary Power Units offer a wide range of benefits for land vehicles and help to reduce fuel consumption, protect the environment and increase comfort for users. With advancing technology, such as that of the Wankel engine, APUs will become even more efficient and environmentally friendly.

Why engines and consumables, spare and wear parts from Sky Power International?

Sky Power International’s two-stroke and Wankel engines for UAVs are characterized by their quality, reliability, durability and high performance. All consumable, spare and wear parts are subject to these characteristics and are accordingly sourced from reliable suppliers worldwide. This also applies to the special tools that Sky Power offers its customers for maintenance and service work on the engines.