SBIR/STTR Research Award
VOST Flow-Control Valve
Award amount
$70,000Program and phase
SBIR · Phase IAward year
2006Award details
- Awarding agency
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Branch
- Not reported
- Recipient company
- Big Horn Valve, Inc.
- Proposal award date
- 2006-01-23
- Contract end date
- 2006-07-24
- UEI
- Not reported
- Solicitation number
- Not reported
- Topic code
- X3.03
Research abstract
A cryogenic flow-control valve based on Venturi-Offset Technology (VOST) will be designed and modeled. VOST provides precise linear flow control within a hermetically sealed, thermally efficient, cylindrical envelope. Intended to demonstrate a breakthrough in cryogenic flow control, the valve has no external leak paths, holds position without power and has no dynamic seals. With only two moving parts, the valve is inherently simple and robust.
Technology keywords
Not reported
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