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Lattice Regenerative Cooling Methods (LRCM)

Award Information
Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Branch: N/A
Contract: NNX12CD97P
Agency Tracking Number: 114301
Amount: $125,000.00
Phase: Phase I
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: X2.02
Solicitation Number: N/A
Timeline
Solicitation Year: 2011
Award Year: 2012
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): 2012-02-13
Award End Date (Contract End Date): 2012-08-13
Small Business Information
WI
Madison, WI 53717-1961
United States
DUNS: 196894869
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 J. Arthur Sauer
 Principal Investigator
 (608) 229-2752
 sauerc@orbitec.com
Business Contact
 Eric Rice
Title: CEO
Phone: (608) 229-2730
Email: knaufs@orbitec.com
Research Institution
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Abstract

ORBITEC proposes to develop and demonstrate a novel cooling concept called Lattice Regenerative Cooling Methods (LRCM) for future high thrust in-space propulsion systems. Incorporation of ORBITEC's innovative lattice structures in the fabrication of thrust chambers for expander cycle engine systems will maximize the heat transfer into the coolant fluid, expand design options, enable substantial cost savings, and reduce lead times for component fabrication. Using rapid prototyping technology, the LRCM hybrid fabrication approach allows for the rapid casting of near-net shape metallic thrust chamber components. The lattice passages allow for turbulent flows through the cooling jacket which induces mixing in the coolant. During Phase I, monolithic chamber wall sections incorporating the LRCM lattice structure will be fabricated and tested in a hot-fire test conditions in ORBITEC's propulsion testing facilities.

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