Research Develop Insulated Bus Pipe IBP Standard Interface

Research & Develop Insulated Bus Pipe (IBP) Standard Interface to Naval Electrical Equipment Team: HEPBURN AND SONS LLC | TEFELEN LLC | General Dynamics Bath Iron Works | Staubli | Roxtec | Florida State University Center for Advanced Power Systems | Aero. Nav Laboratories Problem Statement Solution/ Approach 1. Laborious and costly cable installation late in ship construction 2. Currently no common connector to be used by OEMs to integrate IBP to in the future 3. Shipyards, ABS, and NAVSEA want to standardize design and build practices for conductors for high energy demands on future Navy vessels 1. Research and develop a common IBP connection interface with multiple OEMs 2. Develop a boltless connection to be used for the interface 3. Support U. S. Navy electrical systems integration Project ROI Project Benefits 1. Eliminate bolted connections and reduce labor by 50% 2. Reduces need for peculiar connector types and maintenance, thus saving the Navy money through commonality 3. Reduces rework, thus having fewer future costs, reduced fit time, and reduced manufacturing costs 1. 50% savings in connection time using common press fit connector vs. bolted connectors 2. 51% savings from IBP compared to 400 MCM cables DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. 50% Savings in connection time using common press fit connector vs. bolted connectors 40+ years Designed Lifespan of IBP installed 51% Savings from IBP compared to 400 MCM cables