ARMY-2016. Miracle of Russian energy
We received unrealistic impressions of studying the newest energy system developed by the Etalon Scientific Research Institute for the Russian Army. Full impression: indeed, 21 century. Especially after the comrades-colonels-developers, having made sure that we really understand what we are talking about, dragged us through all their iron offspring.
A part of this complex from the 2010 of the year is already in service with our army under the name of BK-PIL. The basic complex of the mobile testing laboratory. Behind this abbreviation lies a little more than a laboratory, but comrades from Etalon went further. And at the output we got what we observed and touched with our hands.
The brain of the complex is simply called: the control center of the power supply system of the field control and communication system.
Since the complex is on its way to state trials, it does not have a proper name. Not yet.
So it looks from the outside. The control center, two diesel power stations and subscribers powered by it all.
The control center is located in a conventional trailer.
So he looks from the inside.
On a large monitor, you can display an image from any of the cameras connected to the subscribers.
This monitor shows power stations. Here is the management. The video will show that in order to start the diesel and supply current to the network, just press a few buttons with the mouse.
On the second monitor, the power supply of subscribers and the switching of energy flows are controlled.
This is directly the brains of the complex.
What is the "highlight" of this project? Not only that it looks modern.
The purpose of the complex - remote control systems of the complex and subscribers. As well as remote control parameters of the power supply system.
Up to 30 objects can be controlled and controlled by the complex. Roughly speaking, 6 power plants and 24 consumer.
The main thing is that for the enemy this center is almost invisible. Yes, communication and control can be carried out, if necessary, via VHF or telephone line. But all control functions are carried out by power cable. According to the same, which subscribers are powered.
How they implemented it, we did not understand, to be honest. There is physics, in which we, alas, are not strong. The fact is that, really, from the control center were three wires: the ground and two power. And that's all. And the system worked, so much so that during a demonstration of work, a visitor broke into our CU with a shout that “you had a car there, and nobody was in it!” So it was. First, KamAZ wound up, then started a diesel power plant. And all this was done by one person with the help of a computer mouse.
Since the complex does not emit anything, no need to explain, I think that it is too tough for detection. Diesel power plants can be separated by up to a kilometer. The only question is the presence of a sufficient number of cables. And such switching boards.
Diesel power is also not an easy thing. It is refined and refined considerably.
It looks like a regular truck. If you go into the working compartment, there is also nothing special: two diesel engines from Minsk and a generator from Kursk. Sealed, I note located instead of the winch. And an additional machine engine is connected to it additionally with a shaft.
This was done so that, if necessary, it was possible to connect (or instead of) diesel engines in the body also the engine of the car. Well, you know, tightness in military KamAZ will not be superfluous. The ford in 1,75 m machine overcomes just like all other KamAZ vehicles.
Diesel. A generator beneath them.
For a diesel power plant there is a mountain of electronics that doesn’t really fit with the appearance of the power plant.
Automatic fire extinguishing system. Designed specifically for this complex. The main difference from colleagues is a triple action. That is, it can be used three times during any term.
Fire alarm sensors everywhere.
Surveillance Camera. Also in each compartment.
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Operator's workplace. And here is the innovation. From this place, if necessary, the operator can completely duplicate the work of the control center.
These two touch monitors (by the way, shock-proof, withstand even a header) and the station's computer are able to fully perform all the functions that computers in the control panel. That is, take control of all energy flows in case of breakage or damage to the power cable during the shelling, for example.
And so can each of the stations included in the complex.
In general, we are already accustomed to the fact that the basis of our armed forces is the shock units: Tanksartillery aviationrockets. However, what we saw made us look somewhat differently on the problem of the power supply of the troops. Yes, non-volatility is the cornerstone in the foundation of combat readiness and security. A single tank or a howitzer battery is uniquely capable of performing its tasks with minimal energy consumption.
But there are many other components in our troops that depend precisely on energy, the supply of which can be stopped as a result of combat or sabotage operations. The value of such complexes lies precisely in not just providing consumers with energy, but maintaining a balance in load and consumption.
Produced by VNII "Etalon" work showed that no matter what, we can create such complexes. Necessary and useful, albeit imperceptible.
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