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Composite Tank Design to Limit Fatigue-Induced Microcracking

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Missile Defense Agency 		Award ID:
64444 		Program Year/Program:
2003 / STTR
Agency Tracking Number:
03-0054T 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
Composite Technology Development, Inc.
2600 Campus Drive, Suite D Lafayette, CO -
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2003
Title: Composite Tank Design to Limit Fatigue-Induced Microcracking
Agency / Branch: DOD / MDA
Contract: F29601-03-M-0302
Award Amount: $69,699.00
 

Abstract:

In this Phase I Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, Composite Technology Development, Inc. (CTD) and our Research Institution partner North Dakota State University (NDSU) propose to implement a integrated systematic approach to designingreusable composite tanks for ABL applications. The primary goals of the Phase I program include understanding the mechanism of microcrack growth in a composite material subjected to cyclic thermo-mechanical load and developing a roadmap for designingfatigue resistant composite materials that are compatible with chemicals of high interest to MDA, such as iodine and basic hydrogen peroxide used in the ABL laser. This proposed effort should enable the production of lightweight, robust, and economicalcomposite tanks for both MDA and commercial applications. Concerns with leakage resulting from microcracking of the composite and chemical compatibility have prevented acceptance of composite tanks in many applications. The proposed activity will enablemicrocrack resistant, chemically compatible composite tanks. Reliable and cost-effective composite tanks will have applicability to a wide range of future MDA, DoD, NASA, and commercial applications.

Principal Investigator:

Kaushik Mallick
Senior Engineer
3036640394
kaushik@ctd-materials.com

Business Contact:

Naseem A. Munshi
President
3036640394
naseem@ctd-materials.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

Composite Technology Development, Inc.
2600 Campus Drive, Suite D Lafayette, CO 80026

EIN/Tax ID: 841086947
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
Research Institution Information:
NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIV.
P.O. Box 5285
Fargo, ND 58105
Contact: Frank Yazdani
Contact Phone: (701) 231-7244
RI Type: Nonprofit college or university