Lightweight Compact Micro-Channel Heat Exchangers Navy SBIR FY2005.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2005.2 Topic No.: N05-087 Topic Title: Lightweight Compact Micro-Channel Heat Exchangers Proposal No.: N052-087-0225 Firm: International Mezzo Technologies, Inc 7167 Florida Blvd Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806 Contact: Ryan Turner Phone: (225) 706-0191 Web Site: http://www.mezzotech.com Abstract: Mezzo Technologies is currently developing an extremely compact, sturdy cross flow heat exchanger that is particularly effective in a variety of applications. The goal of this project is to optimize current panel design and configuration technology for use on the F-35/JSF aircraft, and examine the overall weight and volume gains by replacing plate fin heat exchangers currently used with Mezzo's cross flow heat exchangers. Mezzo will design four heat exchangers that will satisfy the conditions faced by the aircraft cooling systems. One of the designs will be selected and tested against its modeled predictions. The technology incorporates the use of panels with micro-channel air passages to enhance heat transfer. These panels can be oriented in various configurations to fit specified design envelopes. The designed core will be smaller, lighter, and have reduced pressure drop through both the air and coolant sides. This proposed heat exchanger design would significantly increase the performance of the aircraft cooling systems. Benefits: The developed micro-channel heat exchanger technology will lead to high performance heat exchangers with weights and volumes that are substantially reduced compared to traditional heat exchangers. The proposed micro-channel heat exchanger will also allow for reduced cost and increased design flexibility of systems. The heat exchanger will have positive impacts on aerospace and defense applications such as propulsion cooling, electronic cooling, air conditioning, and chemical reactors. The technology should also have broad applications in the commercial market place for automobiles, chemical processing plants, consumer electronics, and air conditioning to name only a few areas. Return