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Low-Mass VOST Valve

Award Information
Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Branch: N/A
Contract: NNM05AA04C
Agency Tracking Number: 034422
Amount: $599,999.00
Phase: Phase II
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: A4.06
Solicitation Number: N/A
Timeline
Solicitation Year: 2003
Award Year: 2005
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): 2004-11-22
Award End Date (Contract End Date): 2006-11-22
Small Business Information
248 W Works Street
Sheridan, WY 82801-4213
United States
DUNS: 013863132
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 Zachary Gray
 Principal Investigator
 (307) 672-5443
 zg@WyomingSilicon.com
Business Contact
 Zachary Gray
Title: Business Official
Phone: (307) 672-5443
Email: zg@WyomingSilicon.com
Research Institution
N/A
Abstract

Two low-mass, linear throttling, high-efficiency, leak-proof cryogenic valves of diameters 1/2" and 4" will be built and tested. Based upon cryogenically-proven Venturi Off-Set Technology (VOST) the valve has no stem-actuator, few moving parts, and an overall cylindrical shape. The valve geometry will help reduce launch vehicle complexity and facilitate assembly and testing. Reliability and safety will be enhanced due to the inherent simplicity and leak-proof design of the VOST valve. Potential NASA uses include launch, descent, and extraterrestrial use. Ground-based embodiments will benefit from enhanced thermal performance which will reduce recurring costs. Non-NASA uses include military and civilian aircraft, chemically corrosive industrial environments, superconductivity and medical applications.

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