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STTR Phase I: Particle Sorting via Aerodynamic Vectoring
- Small Business Information
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Woman-Owned: YesMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: Yes
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Fiscal Year: 2005Title: STTR Phase I: Particle Sorting via Aerodynamic VectoringAgency: NSFContract: 0512525Award Amount: $99,980.00
Abstract:
This Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I project presents a new, non-contact method for sorting particles by size. The primary objective of Phase I activities is to evaluate the technical and commercial feasibility of a particle sorter based upon Aerodynamic Vectoring. This objective will be accomplished in an air jet facility through high-speed imaging and optical particle tracking, to determine the operational limits of such a device and achievable particle sorting accuracy. It is anticipated that an optimal arrangement of flow parameters can be determined so as to substantiate sorting accuracy across a wide range of particle sizes and flow rates, thus, validating feasibility of this device. A particle sorter based upon Aerodynamic Vectoring has the potential for considerable commercial value. Its range of applications, which include powder material processing, sample concentration, cell sorting, and air quality monitoring, is broad.Small Business Information at Submission:Research Institution Information:Castlerock Engineering
1252 Cedar Heights Logan, UT 84341EIN/Tax ID:DUNS: N/ANumber of Employees:Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: NoUtah State University
Old Main Hill UMC 2400
Logan, UT 84322Contact: Barton L. SmithContact Phone: (435) 797-3278RI Type: Nonprofit college or university
Award Information
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Agency: National Science Foundation |
Branch: N/A |
Award ID: 74894 |
Program Year/Program: 2005 / STTR |
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Agency Tracking Number: 0512525 |
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Solicitation Topic Code: N/A |
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