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Measurement of Angular Valve Displacement in High Vibration Environments

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Air Force 		Award ID:
67870 		Program Year/Program:
2005 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
F041-291-3137 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
Streamline Automation, LLC
3100 Fresh Way SW Huntsville, AL 35805-6720
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 2
Fiscal Year: 2005
Title: Measurement of Angular Valve Displacement in High Vibration Environments
Agency / Branch: DOD / USAF
Contract: FA9101-05-C-0034
Award Amount: $749,533.00
 

Abstract:

During the Phase 1 effort Streamline Automation demonstrated that the use of a bushing assembly, when paired with the appropriate flexible shaft coupling, could significantly reduce the loads on the shaft of Angular Displacement Transducers (ADTs). These ADTs are currently used as position indicators for quarter turn valves in the ASTF at AEDC. The ADTs are subjected to high vibrational loads due to high flow rates of air in the wind tunnel, and fail at unacceptably high rates. The Phase 2 effort will focus on designing and testing a bushing assembly suitable for permanent installation at the ASTF. This will require the installation of an instrumented prototype assembly on the non-drive end of one or more valves. Design change packages will be prepared for permanent installations. Approval for the design changes will be obtained from the cognizant AEDC oversight groups to allow permanent installation of the bushing assemblies. One of the significant advantages of the proposed approach is that it does not impact the ASTF instrumentation and control systems. This work will be supported by the Applied Controls Laboratory at the University of Alabama, and Curtiss-Wright Flow Control.

Principal Investigator:

Alton J. Reich
Project Manager / Partner
2566945063
Alton.Reich@StreamlineAutomation.bi

Business Contact:

Alton J. Reich
Project Manager / Partner
2566945063
Alton.Reich@StreamlineAutomation.bi
Small Business Information at Submission:

STREAMLINE AUTOMATION, LLC
1109 Chesterfield Road Huntsville, AL 35803

EIN/Tax ID: 223885097
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No