ERDC-CERL Overview Andrew J. Nelson Chief, Energy Branch US Army ERDC-CERL Andrew.J.Nelson@usace.army.mil 17 March 2016
US Army Corps of Engineers USACE has unique expertise in water security, hydrology, disaster assistance, environment, research and development, and civil engineering is an asset to Combatant Commanders, providing military-to-military assistance and humanitarian response for partner nations, as well as global developmental assistance. World-class Soldiers and Civilians Multiple Missions Global reach Multiple Customer Stakeholders 38,000 (~600 Military, ~33,400 Civilian) Engineers, Scientists, and more Public Engineering; Military and Civil; Disaster Relief; Overseas Contingencies; Water Resources Management; Research & Development 100+ Engagements; 34 USACE Presence Domestic: DoD (All Services, GCCs, FCCs), DHS, Infrastructure Agencies Abroad: DOS, USAID, Other US, International BUILDING STRONG Innovative solutions for a safer, better world
Alaska Projects Office Fairbanks, AK CRREL Alaska Office Anchorage, AK Engineer Research and Development Center International Research Office Fisheries Engineering Team Columbia River Basin Bonneville, WA The Dalles Research Facility Dallesport, WA Eau Galle Laboratory Spring Valley, WI Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) Champaign, IL Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) Hanover, NH Geospatial Research Laboratory (GRL) Alexandria, VA Lewisville Aquatic Ecosystems Research Facility Lewisville, TX Trotter Shoals Limnological Research Facility Calhoun, SC Big Black Test Facility Field Research Facility, Duck, NC Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL) Environmental Laboratory (EL) Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) Vicksburg, MS BUILDING STRONG Innovative solutions for a safer, better world
ERDC Laboratory System ERDC is the premier research and development facility for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It consists of seven laboratories at four geographical sites, with more than 2,000 employees, $1.2 billion in facilities, and an annual research program exceeding $1.5 billion. Vicksburg, MS Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL) Environmental Laboratory (EL) Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) Champaign, IL Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) Hanover, NH Cold Regions Research Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) Alexandria, VA Topographic Engineering Center (TEC) BUILDING STRONG Innovative solutions for a safer, better world
A Full Service R&D Center Affiliated with Champaign Urbana USACERL University of Illinois...a Premier Research University BUILDING STRONG Innovative solutions for a safer, better world
Full Service R&D Excellence Diurnal Cooling Storage System Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Test Facility Synthetic Bio Lab Technology for sustainable installations Microbiology Lab Controlled Archaeological Paint Test Site Technology Center Environmental Processes Lab Triaxial Earthquake and Shock Simulator Air Pollution Lab Structural Load Floor BUILDING STRONG Innovative solutions for a safer, better world
Total Obligation Authority FY15 FY13- $101.7M FY14 - $ 84.5M Mil Direct (6.1) $4.6M 5.7% Mil Direct (6.2) $14.8M 18.3% Customer Funded (Reimbursable) $51.0M 63.0% Total: ~$80.9M Includes $19.9M carry-in funding (FY15) Carried in $19.8M in FY16 Mil Direct (6.3) $2.9M 3.7% Mil Direct (6.5) $5.0M 6.2% CW Direct $2.6M 3.2% BUILDING STRONG Innovative solutions for a safer, better world
1. Military Lands & Ranges 4. Smart, Sustainable Materials 2. Sustainable Installations Technical Program Areas 5. Installation Decision Support 6. Urban and Stability Operations 3. Resilient Facilities and Infrastructure BUILDING STRONG Innovative solutions for a safer, better world
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US ARMY ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER e of Technical Directors derson Tech Director 3-7233 CEERD-CV-T nnevan Tech Director 3-3437 CEERD-CV-T Construction Engineering Research Laboratory Dr. Ilker Adiguzel Director 217-373-7201 CEERD-CV-ZA Dr. Kirankumar Topudurti Deputy Director 217-373-7202 CEERD-CV-ZB Management Integration Office Dawn King Chief 217-373-4518 CEERD-CV-M Facilities Division Don Hicks Chief 217-373-7267 CEERD-CF Energy Branch Andrew Nelson Chief 217-373-7268 CEERD-CF-E Installations Division Michelle Hanson Chief 217-373-3389 CEERD-CN Land & Heritage Consv Branch Dr. Mike Hargrave Chief 217-373-7239 CEERD-CN-C Materials & Structures Branch Vicki VanBlaricum Chief 217-373-6771 CEERD-CF-M Ecological Processes Branch Dr. Chris Rewerts Chief 217-373-5825 CEERD-CN-N Engineering Processes Branch Chuck Schroeder Chief 217-373-6726/7293 CEERD-CF-N Environmental Processes Branch Garth Anderson Chief 217-373-5567 CEERD-CN-E
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Army Energy & Water Objectives Reduce energy & water consumption by increasing building efficiency Increase use of on-site renewable / alternative energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions & enhance energy security Improve energy management through smart metering Meet net zero energy, water, & waste goals for fixed installations by 2030
UNCLASSIFIED / FOUO stic Approach to Energy, Waste and Water er Solid Waste Energy ers and DHW Incineration/combustion Boilers and DWH ling Towers Gasification Cooling Towers ering Landfill Thermal power generation k Repair Biofuels Co-generation k Detection Composting District heating and cooling king Water Treatment Anaerobic Digestion Solar photovoltaics tewater Treatment Dining Facility Wastes Solar thermal hot water water Harvesting In-vessel composting Evaporative Cooling m water Vermicomposting Green Roofs densate Reuse Food waste digesters High efficiency appliances ywater reuse Construction waste Wastewater to energy bing fixtures Demolition Waste In-pipe electric generation dscape irrigation Recycling/Diversion Fixture heat recovery
RDC-CERL Energy Primary Focus ERDC Energy R&D program utilizes in-house expertise and engages with leading ernment, academic, and industrial partners to address energy and water needs for d DOD installations and contingency bases. Conceptual Research Fundamental energy modeling Finite element analysis of materials Numerical simulations Resource Conservation Energy, water, & waste optimization for installations & contingency bases Support of Net Zero Installations through modeling of energy, water, & waste systems Water conservation & efficiency studies, demonstrations, & evaluations Building automation & thermal management in buildings & advanced shelters Advanced boiler research & assessments Power Generation & Distribution Distributed generation including combustion generators, fuel cells, & renewable technologies (solar, wind, biofuel) Waste to energy conversion (human & municipal solid) Microgrid control systems & infrastructure integration for improved energy security
Net Zero Installations Research ling & Simulation Technology Demonstrations gy Conservation Existing Facilities) Holistic Net Zero Installation Building Materials Reuse & Recycling anced lation
ERDC Fixed Installation R&D Initiatives odeling Net Zero Installations Energy (FY10-13) Integrated Installation Energy, Water and Waste (EW 2 ) Modeling (FY12-15) Cogeneration Cluster Net Zero Energy Analysis Renewables Low Exergy Cluster ng and Mitigation of Energy Losses Building Envelopes (FY11-14) ermal bridges High Performance Building Operations Decision Analysis for Energy (FY12-15) Energy Efficiency Operations Mission Heat transfer models Component Maintenance & Renewal Sustainment Restoration Mission Component Maintenance & Renewal Energy Efficiency Modernization
UNCLASSIFIED / FOUO Example: Area Development Plan
UNCLASSIFIED / FOUO Renewable Planning ning to energy get allows tradeuction of building s greatly reduces ce required for r photovoltaic els (noted results ct area of PV els, while essary land area ires 3-5X more )
Sustainability Innovation at Ft. Leonard Wood Long-term Viability Strategies Sustainable Design Policy Implementation Integrating Sustainability Across the Installation Resilient Water Systems Deep Energy Retrofit Planning Climate Adaptation for Range Protection Army Compatible Use Buffer Sustainable & Secure Foodshed Infrastructure Asset Management Net Zero Energy, Water & Waste Modeling & Technology Solutions Food Waste Composting WWII Wood Deconstruction Efficient Utility Generation (Co-Gen) Autonomous Robotics for Installation Operations (ARIBO) Utility Metering Data Analysis Energy/Water Nexus Potable Water Leak Detection Knowledge Sharing on EKO Portal
Partnering Opportunities ERDC actively engages in research and development with government, academic, and industrial entities: tential Partners Military branches Federal laboratories Federal, state, and local government agencies Industry Non-profit organizations Academic institutions Agreement Types Contract Cooperative Agreement CRADA Grant PIA MOA MOU
ERDC-CERL Agreement Types BAA Action (Broad Agency Announcement Action): ERDC-CERL has an open BAA for unsolicited proposals to be submitted under numerous topic areas. A contract can be awarded upon review. Money flows from ERDC-CERL to the technology partner, or contractor. CRADA (Cooperative Research And Development Agreement): A written agreement between a private company and a government agency to work together on a project. Money can flow to ERDC-CERL. Typical length is 5 years, but can be any length. MOA (Memorandum of Agreement): A written agreement between two parties to work together on a project. Money can flow in either direction. MOU (Memorandum of Understanding): A written agreement between two parties to work together on a project. No money is exchanged as a part of a MOU. PIA (Partnership Intermediary Agreement): A written agreement between a federal research agency and a non-profit organization to assist the federal agency with technology transfer efforts. Money can flow from the federal agency to the non-profit.
ERDC CERL Partnership Opportunities Installation MOU MOA Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (ERDC-CERL) CRADA BAA Action Corporate/Academic Technology Partners Partnership Opportunity Direction of Funds
Sample Funding Opportunities ESTCP (Environmental Security Technology Certification Program): DoD s environmental technology demonstration and validation program. ITTP (Installation Technology Transfer Program): Army Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management s technology validation and transfer program at Army installations. ARPA-E (Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy): Department of Energy s program for applied research and development. SERDP (Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program): DoD s environmental science and technology program, investing in basic and applied research, as well as advanced development.
Want to Know More? For more information about ERDC s energy research program: ERDC-CERL Initiatives http://www.erdc.usace.army.mil/locations/cerl.aspx Energy Conservation Initiatives http://www.annex46.org/ Building Automation Systems https://eko.usace.army.mil/public/fa/bas/ Andrew Nelson Chief, ERDC-CERL Energy Branch (217) 373-7268 Andrew.J.Nelson@usace.army.mil