SBIR/STTR
Diamond_Copper Materials Based Solution for Improved Engine Performance, Phase I
Project Introduction
A Narloy-Z-diamond particulate composite providing increased thermal conductivity and light weight will be developed for use in liners for liquid rocket engine thrust chamber designs at similar cost to NarloyZ. Shortcomings of previous copper-diamond products have been poor resistance to thermal cycling and high cost. In the current work, attention will be given to developing a strong, chemically bonded metallurgical interface between the copper alloy and diamond phases to resist thermal cycle damage under operational conditions for the thrust chamber
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Technology Enterprises, Inc. | Lead Organization | Industry | Bozeman, Montana |
Marshall Space Flight Center
(MSFC)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Huntsville, Alabama |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Alabama
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Texas
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Organization:
- Global Technology Enterprises, Inc.
Responsible Program:
- SBIR/STTR
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Program Manager:
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Project Duration
Start: Jun 2016
End: Dec 2016
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 3 |
| Current: | 3 |
| Estimated End: | 4 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TX01 Propulsion Systems
- TX01.1 Chemical Space Propulsion
- TX01.1.3 Cryogenic
Target Destinations
The Sun, Earth, The Moon, Others Inside the Solar System, Outside the Solar System, Mars
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