Beat high cycle fatigue
AeroDynamic Solutions Announcement
SBIR OEM Evaluation Program
Conjugate Heat Transfer and Full Wheel Unsteady Analysis
SBIR OEM Evaluation Program
Conjugate Heat Transfer and Full Wheel Unsteady Analysis
Complete the form to access program materials. Applications are due by June 15, 2010.
The demand for faster, lighter and cheaper gas turbines has driven new designs capable of operating at extremely high temperatures and pressure ratios.
To combat the growing risk of high cycle fatigue under these conditions, cutting edge design teams must have the tools in place to anticipate and mitigate unwanted aero and thermal loading effects during the design cycle.
Under an SBIR Phase II grant from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, ADS has developed conjugate heat transfer and full wheel unsteady analysis capabilities to address this need. With a year of development and initial testing complete, we now invite commercial design partners to vet these capabilities as part of a formal evaluation program commencing July 1, 2010.
To combat the growing risk of high cycle fatigue under these conditions, cutting edge design teams must have the tools in place to anticipate and mitigate unwanted aero and thermal loading effects during the design cycle.
Under an SBIR Phase II grant from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, ADS has developed conjugate heat transfer and full wheel unsteady analysis capabilities to address this need. With a year of development and initial testing complete, we now invite commercial design partners to vet these capabilities as part of a formal evaluation program commencing July 1, 2010.
What's in it for me?
- Design advantage -- mitigate high cycle fatigue during the design cycle
- Internal validation -- test against your own designs and experimental data
- Potential downstream collaboration opportunities with AFRL/ADS
- Low risk -- all license fees waived during evaluation period
What are my obligations?
- Conduct conjugate heat transfer and/or full-wheel unsteady analysis on one or more problems of interest
- Evaluate results and present findings by December 15, 2010
- Participate in product/product feedback sessions
- Publicly acknowledge participation in program
Who is eligible to participate?
Commercial entities with US-based turbine and/or compressor R&D are eligible to participate, subject to approval by ADS and the US Air Force Research Laboratory.
How long does the program last?
The program commences on July 1, 2010 and will last for six months in aggregate. The actual evaluation period for each participant will vary based on work plan and resource availability.
How do I get started?
Please fill out the interest form on this page to get started. A representative from ADS will follow up with you shortly with detailed program information and a brief application form.
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