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Integrated Vehicle Crew Cooling

Integrated Vehicle Crew Cooling

The Bioquell Defense Integrated Crew Cooling solution utilizes COTS parts and provides an extremely efficient, affordable and reliable low life cycle cost system. The system can however be adapted to provide bespoke solutions to achieve most performance requirements and interface configurations. Capable of delivering a maximum of 1250m3/hr of airflow, the system incorporates 9kW of cooling.

Vehicles currently utilizing Bioquell Defense Crew Cooling Systems include UK MoD CVR(T), BAE Systems Piranha II, FNSS ACV 300 / 350, Royal Saudi Land Forces M113 and General Dynamics M3 Amphibious Bridge Layer.
 

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Features

  • High air flow rate from 9kW option
  • Total recirculating system for maximum cooling efficiency
  • Easy access to components for routine servicing and maintenance
  • Various configurations of condenser to suit most applications
  • Thermal expansion valve, receiver drier, charge ports and sight glass are all integrated into the evaporator unit
  • High / Low pressure switch for compressor protection
  • Built in condensate drainage
  • Includes brushless ultra compact condensate pump 

FAQs

 
How long does a CBRN filter last?

The life of any CBRN filter is dependent upon the concentration of any attack, type of attack, weather conditions and duration of the attack or CBRN threat.

What is the flow rate of the system?

The NATO No1 and US M48 CBRN filters are rated to deliver 170m3/hr (100cfm) of clean filtered air.

Can the Bioquell CBRN system be used for all vehicles?

The Bioquell CBRN system can be configured in a number of different ways so that it can be integrated into a range of different vehicle types from tracked to wheeled.

Can Bioquell provide over pressure systems only?

The system is capable of being adapted to provide over pressure or assisted breathing for crew face mask. It is also capable of being configured to provide a combination of both as necessary.

What cooling capability is available from Bioquell?

The Crew Cooling and Environmental Control Systems provided by Bioquell are configured to suit the customer or end user’s individual requirements and can range from 5 to 10kW as required.

Can the Bioquell Environmental Control System be used for all vehicles?

The Bioquell system uses, where possible, COTS and MOTS parts and can be designed and configured to be integrated into most vehicles.

Technical

Summary Specifications:

Nominal system duty:  9kW (combination of sensible and latent cooling depending on ambient conditions)
Airflow Rate: 1400m3/hr +/- 10%
Compressor speed: 4750rpm
 
Compressor power absorbed: 6kW
 
Condenser Airflow: 3.5m3/sec
Condenser air on ambient temperature: 55oC
 
  15.5kW
Current at maximum flow rate:  15Amps
 
Power Supply: 28 Volt DC
Weight:  45kg approx
Dimensions:  595 x 575 x 334mm

 
*All dimensions and airflow rates are variable and dependant upon system configuration and specification.

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