Ultra-hard Nano-Structured Diamond Thin Films Using Inductively Coupled Plasma

Not Available The firm porposes to conduct a research and development program on distributed control of smart components. The distributed control will be targeted at high-response flow actuation components to suppress gas turbine engine instabilities. The goal of this program is to develop actuation technology for high response (beyond 500 Hz) and high authority (large-amplitude flow modulation beyond 10%). In Phase 1, we will design and build a proof-of concept actuator using mostly commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) components. This prototype will be tested on a flow benchat the end of Phase 1. In Phase 2, we propose to refine the design, address potential packaging and relability challenges, develop control logic, and build several rig-qualified actuators for further testing and evaluation.