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Reliable Actuator for Cryo Propellant Fluid Control

Award Information

Agency:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration 		Branch:
N/A 		Award ID:
 Program Year/Program:
2012 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
115424 		Solicitation Year:
2011 		Solicitation Topic Code:
X10.01 		Solicitation Number:
Small Business Information
Dynamic Structures and Materials, LLC
205 Williamson Square Franklin, TN -
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2012
Title: Reliable Actuator for Cryo Propellant Fluid Control
Agency: NASA
Contract: NNX12CE83P
Award Amount: $124,995.00
 

Abstract:

Cryogenic fluid handling applications require a reliable actuation technology that can handle very low temperatures. A novel EM hammer drive technology is proposed for use in cryo-propellant fuel storage and regulation valves/devices. In addition to high force, the new drive technology offers potential advantages for miniaturization, reduction of heat load, and lower cost as compared to traditional electromagnetic actuators. Dynamic Structures and Materials (DSM) proposes to focus the Phase I innovation on the development of a hammer drive actuation mechanism that will take the EM oscillatory power and produce continuous linear motion for operation at cryogenic and extreme environments. DSM has already demonstrated operation of its high force linear motor actuators at temperatures down to 77 K. The proposed actuator should operate from approximately 4 K to 400 K and should provide very low or no outgassing as well as operational capabilities in hard vacuum. The technology is proposed for applications in the cryo fluid management, pressure and flow control, and driving operational equipment and instruments. This proposal addresses DSM's approach to the development of flight-scalable demonstration components for the EM hammer drive technology.

Principal Investigator:

Jeffrey Paine
Principal Investigator
6155956665
jpaine@dynamic-structures.com

Business Contact:

Jennifer Sturgis
Business Official
6155956665
jsturgis@dynamic-structures.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

Dynamic Structures and Materials, L.L.C.
205 Williamson Square Franklin, TN -

EIN/Tax ID: 621736146
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No