Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
Aluminum-CNF Lightweight Radiator Components, Phase I
Project Introduction
This proposal relates to a new materials concept for an aluminum-carbon nanofiber composite, high thermal conductivity ultra lightweight material that will form the basis for robust, lightweight deployable metallic radiator designs. Specifically, this program will result in availability of high thermal conductivity, low coefficient of expansion, extremely low density carbon nanotube-reinforced aluminum composites suitable for use in radiator panel facesheets, closeouts, supports and joints.
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Anticipated Benefits
Non-NASA applications include the electronics industry for chip packaging Ga/ chips and other high heat load components needing heat removal. Other applications could be found in automotive and aerospace engine applications One example is a deployable space station radiator , electronic control boxes and other systems that need heat management especially in large scale devices and objects needing isotropic properties.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powdermet, Inc. | Lead Organization | Industry | Euclid, Ohio |
Glenn Research Center
(GRC)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Cleveland, Ohio |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Ohio
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Organization:
- Powdermet, Inc.
Responsible Program:
- Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
Project Management
Project Duration
Start: Feb 2011
End: Sep 2011
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 3 |
| Current: | 4 |
| Estimated End: | 4 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TX14 Thermal Management Systems
- TX14.2 Thermal Control Components and Systems
- TX14.2.3 Heat Rejection and Storage
Target Destinations
Earth, Mars
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