High Performance Lightweight Heat Exchanger for Naval Systems

KaZaK Composites and our partners propose to develop an innovative concept to replace legacy cooling coils on Naval Systems. The solution will optimize heat transfer from the high-velocity air flows to a cooling agent (water supply line), at the same time reducing moisture carryover by employing advanced materials and coating technologies. The solution will use lightweight materials featuring excellent thermal properties. Weight and cost savings will ensue not only from the lower bulk density of the material employed, but also from the fact that less water will be necessary to run through the porous foam to provide cooling power. Additionally, advanced coating techniques will reduce moisture carryover and improve condensate collection. Using the collective expertise of our academic and industry partners, a detailed concept will be developed, and extensive analytical work will be conducted to confirm the feasibility of such approach. If awarded a Phase II, our team will apply Phase I concept and materials to the fabrication of a full scale cooling element to replace the legacy model DW 61.