The Indian Air Force (IAF) has shared their problem statements with Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) which can be a great stepping stone in the direction of aatmanirbharta / self-reliance in defence.
Following are the proposed problem statements from the IAF:
- Project: An-32 Aircraft Structural Design
Objective/ Aim of the Project – To ensure better reliability / performance and enhance availability of aircraft in the An-32 fleet.
- Project: Injector measurement technique for spray cone angle of fuel injection system of TV-3 Engine
Objective/ Aim of the Project – To develop an improvised injector measurement technique for spray cone angle and atomization quality check of the fuel injection system. Currently, it is done by manually aligning the outer edges of the spray with a ruler.
- Project: Development of Predictive Maintenance Technologies such as Digital Twins for VK-2500-03 aero engines of IAF to improve reliability and facilitate total technical life extension
Objective/ Aim of the Project: To develop software/associated mechanism for predictive maintenance on VK-2500-03 engine type with the help of the digital engine model/digital twin. The developed simulation programs to aid in reduction in down time of fleet/effective supply-chain management like the aggregates which are likely to fail in the future (as per simulation results). The scope of the project also includes development of predictive maintenance and Residual Utility Life / Residual life Assessment calculations of the engines.
- Project: Development/ Reclamation of HFRA/ Critical Aggregates of TV-3 117 Series & VK-2500 aero engines using Additive Technology / 3D Printing
Objective/ Aim of the Project: To fabricate / manufacture/ reclaim following HFRA / Critical aggregates of TV-3 & VK-2500 engines using Additive Technology which are otherwise procured from OEM sources.
- Housing I
- Housing II
- NGV I
- NGV II
- NGV III
- NGV IV
- Cover Plates II & III
- Inner holder
- Honey comb seals
- Project: Indigenization/Substitution of INS/GPS of Aerostat
Objective/ Aim of the Project: INS/GPS is an integral and critical sub assembly of Aerostat radar. The INS/GPS in Aerostat provides a GPS time source as well as the position, movement, and acceleration data of the aerostat relative to the earth as well as pedestal angle measurement (pitch, roll and yaw data) which are used by the RCU (Radar Control Unit) to apply compensation.
- Project: An-32 Alternator rewiring. SGO-12 alternator is being used in An-32 fleet. Subject alternator has stator and rotor windings. During cold checks, rotor winding was found burnt at 3-4 sections thus leading to shorting.
Objective/ Aim of the Project: Feasibility study for Rewinding of An-32 alternator.
- Project: Expansion of Radar Emulator Functionalities being currently developed through M/s Bhumi Entech Equipment Pvt Ltd, New Delhi
Objective/ Aim of the Project: It is intended to engage Industry partner and academia in system design for enhancing the functionalities of Radar emulator as Phase-II of the existing project.
- Project: Testing Facilities for Spark Plug of aero engines.
Objective/ Aim of the Project: Spark Plugs are used to ignite aerosolized fuel within the engine combustion chamber through a high voltage spark across the gap between its core and ground electrodes, thus making it a critical item. The objective of the project is to establish testing facility for indigenized Spark Plug in a controlled environment.
- Project: Development of Gun Control Unit of Mirage 2000 aircraft.
Objective/ Aim of the Project: Gun control device is the heart of the 30mm DEFA gun. The cost of Gun Control Device is Rs 1,09,76,478.00/- Approx and Turn Around Time (TAT) is very high since it can be repaired by OEM only. With subject technology developed in house, it will not only reduce the cost / TAT but will help us enter the league of countries having subject technology.
- Project: Repair and Overhaul Facilities for Cabin Super Charger for Avro aircraft
Objective/ Aim of the Project: Cabin Super Charger is presently being Repaired/Overhaul through HAL while actual work is undertaken by OEM abroad leading to considerable time delays & higher foreign repair cost. It is important to develop ROH technology within India. In order to achieve self-reliance, it is proposed that Private firms need to study and develop ROH facilities for the Cabin Super Charger.
- Project: Repair and Overhaul Facilities for Flap Actuator of Dornier aircraft.
Objective/ Aim of the Project: NLG Steering Actuator is presently being Repaired/Overhaul through HAL while actual work is undertaken by OEM abroad leading to considerable time delays & higher foreign repair cost. It is important to develop ROH technology within India. In order to achieve self-reliance, it is proposed that Private firms need to study and develop ROH facilities for the NLG Steering Actuator.
- Project: Weapon System Test Set (Store Management System) for Hawk aircraft.
Objective/ Aim of the Project: SMS tester is electrical/electronic equipment utilized to check serviceability of all the systems involved in Weapon System suite of Hawk aircraft (including loading stations and Pylons).
To know the Brief/ Tech Details and Justification of these above mentioned projects, click on https://upeida.up.gov.in/site/writereaddata/UploadNews/pdf/C_202306201132098548.pdf
