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Nano-Structure Enhanced Microfluidics Device for Spot Cooling

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Army 		Award ID:
87054 		Program Year/Program:
2008 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
A072-212-2711 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
Mainstream Engineering Corporation
200 Yellow Place Pines Industrial Center Rockledge, FL -
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2008
Title: Nano-Structure Enhanced Microfluidics Device for Spot Cooling
Agency / Branch: DOD / ARMY
Contract: W56HZV-08-C-0083
Award Amount: $119,905.00
 

Abstract:

The Army is currently seeking advanced thermal management technologies for cooling localized hot spots in military vehicular power electronics. Electrowetting microfluidic devices provide highly-efficient discrete cooling with nano-liter volumes of fluid. The microdroplet is typically sandwiched between two hydrophobic coated electrodes. A control voltage is applied successively across multiple control electrodes, manipulating the interfacial forces, and transporting the fluid. State-of-the-art systems require large voltages (30-40 V) to initiate movement. A nano-structure enhanced microfluidics device is proposed that will reduce this large threshold voltage and increase heat transfer rates. In Phase I, Mainstream will fabricate and demonstrate the improved microfluidics device. Test results will be compared to other microfluidics devices found in the literature. A specific Army vehicle, power electronics system, and microelectronics device will be selected for analysis. In Phase II, Mainstream will fabricate an integrated microelectronics/microfluidics device and complete extensive testing. The technology will be ready for transition to the Army at the end of Phase II.

Principal Investigator:

Greg Cole
PI/Engineering Director
3216313550
gsc@mainstream-engr.com

Business Contact:

Michael Rizzo
Controller
3216313550
mar@mainstream-engr.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

MAINSTREAM ENGINEERING CORP.
200 Yellow Place Pines Industrial Center Rockledge, FL 32955

EIN/Tax ID: 592744408
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No