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This Phase I research project involves an innovative technology for sulfur dioxide (SO2) removal from coal-burning flue gases: flue gas desulfurization (FGD) technology. The current FGD technologies are expensive and energy extensive, and they generate secondary pollution. For example, the limestone-based wet scrubber FGD system costs up to 15 percent of the total construction cost of a coal-fi ...

In an effort to improve and augment the navigation capabilities of autonomous underwater vehicles, researchers from Scientific Solutions, Inc. and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology propose to develop, design, and build a sonar system tailoredspecifically for concurrent mapping and localization (CML) technologies. A conceptual design stage will be undertaken to determine the optimal freque ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The objective of this proposal is to research the technical and commercial feasibility of a novel wrist brace that reduces the risk for wrist fracture by resisting wrist terminal extension while otherwise allowing unconstrained movement throughout the normal range of motion. The novel wrist brace will be designed, fabricated, and validated in our laboratory und ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Stereotypy, describing motor behavior that is repetitive, rhythmical, and non-goal directed, is commonly observed in persons with autism and other developmental disabilities. For some children with autism or other developmental disabilities, stereotypy may be a target for intervention. On the other hand, stereotypy may serve as a proxy for other behaviors or co ...

An advanced fabrication technique is proposed to improve producibility, performance, and reliability of low vibration turbo-Brayton cryocoolers. The fabrication process will improve dimensional control in sub-miniature, high-speed precision rotors,allowing for further reductions in size without compromising the basic advantages of the turbo-Brayton cooler. During Phase I test rotors will be fabr ...

Advanced space-borne infrared sensor technology requires cooling at temperatures near 10 K. Cooling loads for these detectors will range from 0.25 to 1.0 W at 10 K, with additional loads at higher temperatures. A multistage cooler, capable of coolingmultiple loads, will offer large potential gains in system efficiency and weight. Turbomachine-based, Brayton cryocoolers are ideal candidates for ...

Composite Matrix Corporation proposes the development of a revolutionary new class of metal matrix composites (MMC) based on corrosion-resistant copper alloys and continuous fiber reinforcement producible at low cost using methods based on traditionalinvestment casting. The continuous-fiber structural preforms can be produced economically by a rapid laminating process. The calculated density, ba ...

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Convective heat and steam pose serious threats to Navy personnel during fire fighting and damage control, but the only test environments available for testing of protective clothing for such conditions are large and very costly to use. The proposedconvective heat and steam test apparatus will enable rapid and low-cost evaluation of candidate fabric samples in the laboratory. During Phase I, a co ...

Convective heat and steam pose serious threats to Navy personnel during fire fighting and damage control, but the only test environments available for testing of protective clothing for such conditions are large and very costly to use. The proposedconvective heat and steam test apparatus will enable rapid and low-cost evaluation of candidate fabric samples in the laboratory. During Phase I, a co ...