Archive for May, 2009
May 30, 2009, post by Artur Ślesik
US military officials and key defence industry figures witnessed a series of successful live firing demonstrations by weapons developer Metal Storm on 27 May 2009 in Las Vegas.
The company fired 3GL grenade launchers using training practice rounds at a vehicle target 275m down range.
Metal Storm CEO Lee Finniear said the operation was performed before more than 400 people at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada during the meeting of National Defence Industrial Association (NDIA) International Infantry and Joint Services Small Arms System.
“275m is a substantial target distance for a grenade launcher, but the trajectory I saw was excellent. Also, I immediately understood the practical benefit of three rounds, as I was able to deliver another two rounds without losing my aim,” he said.
“With a conventional grenade launcher the target would not have been neutralised.”
30 distinct live firing demonstrations with more than 120 rounds were fired and the operation was conducted by a combined team from the US and Australia.
May 30, 2009, post by Artur Ślesik
Kinetics Ltd, established in 1985, is a world leader in the area of life support systems (LSS), auxiliary power units (APU), heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems/environmental control systems (ECS), individual crew and equipment cooling systems (ICECS), NBC/CBRN protection and military and airborne hydraulic systems.
Kinetics develops, qualifies, produces and fields systems and components for a wide range of tracked, wheeled, stationary and airborne military platforms. These include main battle tanks (MBT), self-propelled howitzers (SPH), armoured/infantry fighting vehicles (AFV/IFV), armoured personnel carriers (APC), mine-resistant ambush protected vehicles (MRAP), tactical and tactical support vehicles (TV/TSV), utility and utility support vehicles (UV/USV), rocket launchers, shelters, tents, helicopters and aircraft.
NBC/CBRN protection
The NBC/CBRN protection system provides ultimate NBC protection in three possible protection modes and ventilation in peacetime:
Overpressure protection: crew cabin is pressurised with filtered air.
Collective facemask protection: filtered (and optionally conditioned) air is provided to each of the crew NBC facemasks.
Hybrid protection: combined overpressure and collective facemasks protection.
NBC/CBRN detection
An optional integrated chemical and radiation detector enables:
External and internal detection
Audio/visual alarm in case of positive detection
Automatic NBC/CBRN protection operation in case of positive detection
Indication regarding chemical clogging of the NBC/CBRN filter
NBC/CBRN system for rocket launchers and track cabins
The main system features include:
NATO AEP-54 qualified system provides extra protection also against toxic industrial compounds (TIC).
Enhanced NBC/CBRN filter life is achieved by: filter bypass valve allowing hermetically sealing of the NBC/CBRN filter whenever its usage is not required; high efficiency and maintenance-free inertial dust separator (IPS); disposable integrated dust pre-filter; fresh air de-humidifier.
Filter clogging detector alerts whenever the disposable dust pre-filter needs to be replaced.
Integrated chemical and radiation detectors offer maximum safety and control.
Compatible peacetime/training filter provides extended dust capacity.
Adjustable fresh air blower speed is in ventilation mode provides quiet operation and comfort.
May 30, 2009, post by Artur Ślesik
The Swiss-based company Trunz Water Systems manufactures and distributes a sustainable, energy efficient and environmentally friendly solution for water purification and desalination: a complete and ready-to-operate unit which is mobile and independent thanks to its use of solar and/or wind power.
Solar and wind-powered water treatment and desalination systems
Trunz Water Systems has developed a unique solution for water treatment and desalination. The innovative technology produces clean drinking water from polluted water and salt water solar and / or wind power. An ultra-filtration membrane or a reverse osmosis system (for sea or brackish water) removes all viruses and bacteria (and salts) without requiring toxic chemical treatment.
Compact and mobile water purification systems
Trunz Water Systems’ products are compact, mobile and work without ongoing fuel costs. If necessary, the units can be mounted on a trailer or four-wheel-drive for easy relocation. The systems come complete with a borehole pump, solar racks and wind generator and are ready for installation.
All of the Trunz Water Systems products require minimal maintenance – the pre-filtration system as well as the main filter is equipped with an automatic back-flushing system to keep maintenance and service costs as low as possible. The capacity depends on the raw water quality and ranges from 7,000l to 24,000l a day.
Purification and desalination systems with renewable energy sources
Designed to provide relief to communities and camps affected by the lack of a power supply and safe drinking water, Trunz Water Systems products can purify water from almost any polluted freshwater source, including rivers, creeks, and wells. Moreover, two of the Trunz Water Systems purifiers which are equipped with a reverse osmosis system are able to remove chemicals and salt. A main benefit of the systems is their very low energy consumption and, thanks to the wind turbine, the units deliver additional electricity to power computers or recharge small appliances. This is especially useful for military camps in remote areas where medical clinics need oxygen, sterilization or surgical equipment or refrigeration of medicines.
Drinking-water production trailer
The Trunz water trailer can provide safe drinking water within minutes. This system is specifically designed to work under harsh conditions and reliably removes of organic contamination from water sources. The system includes high-quality components to ensure that all materials are as durable and robust as possible. The Trunz water trailer can be adhered to any four-wheel-drive vehicle and allows for easy relocation. Thanks to the solar panels the unit operates completely independently. The energy consumption is exceptionally low (approximately 350 W) and in case bad weather conditions do not allow to charge the batteries to be charged with solar power, a generator (included) will secure ongoing operation of the unit. The Trunz water trailer comes complete and can be set up and initialized with minimal effort. The Trunz water trailer is also available for sea water and / or brackish water.
About Trunz Water Systems
Trunz Water Systems is based in Switzerland and belongs to the Trunz Group which manufactures units in Arbon, Switzerland. With a production area of 18,000m² and modern, high-tech equipment, the ISO certified company guarantees highly professional competence and Swiss quality.
