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Zero Leakage Rotary Union for Gaseous Cryogen Transport
Navy SBIR FY2010.1
| Sol No.: |
Navy SBIR FY2010.1 |
| Topic No.: |
N101-063 |
| Topic Title: |
Zero Leakage Rotary Union for Gaseous Cryogen Transport |
| Proposal No.: |
N101-063-2074 |
| Firm: |
Mainstream Engineering Corporation
200 Yellow Place
Pines Industrial Center
Rockledge, Florida 32955-5327 |
| Contact: |
Clayton Hose |
| Phone: |
(321) 631-3550 |
| Web Site: |
www.mainstream-engr.com |
| Abstract: |
Advances in naval weapon and propulsion technology are requiring large increases in power production. New technologies to meet these greater power demands has lead to advanced high speed, high power density electrical generators on-board naval vessels, which require active cooling of generator components. A significant problem experienced in the use of new generator technology is the transport of a coolant medium to the rotating portion of the generator. Existing commercially available rotary unions do not meet the stringent requirements for use on-board naval vessels. Mainstream proposes an innovative concept to meet these requirements. In Phase I, specific component calculations, selection, and evaluation will seek to identify and mitigate all deficiencies before prototype construction. Once detailed selection of all system components is complete, Mainstream will build and experimentally test the rotary union concept in a relevant environment (TRL 5). In Phase II, Mainstream will continue development of second generation concepts, field test prototypes in operational situations, and prepare the rotary union for commercialization. |
| Benefits: |
At the end of Phase I, Mainstream will provide test data verifying the simulated operation of a rotary union under established system parameters. Information obtained through simulated operational testing will be used to further develop and field test the rotary union in Phase II. The proposed solution with not only apply to military rotating machines, but also for use in civilian and government applications such as utility power generation and high efficiency drive motors. |
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