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High Frequency Non-Abrasive Propeller Cleaning System

Award Information
Agency: Department of Defense
Branch: Navy
Contract: N00014-11-M-0464
Agency Tracking Number: N112-157-1251
Amount: $79,893.00
Phase: Phase I
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: N112-157
Solicitation Number: 2011.2
Timeline
Solicitation Year: 2011
Award Year: 2012
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): 2011-10-11
Award End Date (Contract End Date): N/A
Small Business Information
6300 Gateway Dr.
Cypress, CA -
United States
DUNS: 614108918
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 Greg Raith
 Principal Investigator
 (714) 224-4410
 graith@sara.com
Business Contact
 Parviz Parhami
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Phone: (714) 224-4410
Email: pparhami@sara.com
Research Institution
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Abstract

An efficient use of one"s time benefits the whole. The U.S. Military"s current method of cleaning their naval fleet"s propellers is a laborious task; often requiring a multitude of hand tools, as power tools are often prohibited due to the risk of abrading the propeller"s unique surface. This not only puts the fleet out of service during this time, but the cost associated with it trickles down to the taxpayer. Inefficiency is the issue. However, the inefficiency of the current method, and the associated costs that go with it, can be significantly reduced by the use of a High-Frequency Non-Abrasive Propeller Cleaning System. This system utilizes high-frequency oscillations that cut thru, parallel to the propeller"s surface, and removes the ocean fouling without damaging the propeller itself. The result is reduced time: an increase in operator efficiency, a reduction in cost and the fleet going back into service faster.

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