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A Nanofluid with Superior Thermal Properties

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Energy 		Branch:
N/A 		Award ID:
84341 		Program Year/Program:
2007 / STTR
Agency Tracking Number:
83300 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
ATEC, INC.
7100 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 300 College Park, MD -
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2007
Title: A Nanofluid with Superior Thermal Properties
Agency: DOE
Contract: DE-FG02-07ER86295
Award Amount: $99,500.00
 

Abstract:

Many industrial processes involve the transfer of heat from one medium to another. Thermal fluids and heat exchangers are often used as part of these processes. However, besides water or aqueous solutions, the other thermal fluids have thermal properties much lower than water, so larger heat exchangers or pumps are required. This project will develop a nanofluid with a nano-sized phase-change material (PCM) as the dispersed phase. These fluids will be ideal for heat transfer applications, because the PCM nanofluids will have significantly higher thermal conductivities and heat capacities compared to standard thermal fluids. The small size of the dispersed phase will result in a stable fluid that can be easily pumped, and the latent heat of fusion of the PCM will provide improved temperature control. Commercial Applications and other Benefits as described by the awardee: The PCM nanofluids should allow a reduction in the sizes of heat exchangers and pumps used in industrial heat transfer applications. The PCM nanofluids also should find use in the thermal management of power electronics and optoelectronics; this application is becoming more challenging as the capability and speed of these electronic devices increase and their sizes decrease.

Principal Investigator:

John Lawler
Dr
3016991024
j.lawler@atec-ahx.com

Business Contact:

John Lawler
Dr
3016991024
j.lawler@atec-ahx.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

Advanced Thermal And Environmental Concepts, Inc.
7100 Baltimore Avenue Suite 300 College Park, MD 20740

EIN/Tax ID: 521926739
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
Research Institution Information:
University of Maryland
7100 Baltimore Avenue
Suite 300
CollegePark, MD 20740
Contact: Bao Yang
Contact Phone: (301) 405-6007
RI Type: Nonprofit college or university