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Find similar grantsHigh Temperature Oscillating Heat Pipe Transport System (NASA SBIR Phase II) is sponsored by NASA Glenn Research Center (via ThermAvant Technologies). This is a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant for the development of cutting-edge 'High Temperature Oscillating Heat Pipe Transport System.'
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ThermAvant Technologies Secures NASA Phase II Award to Advance High-Temperature Oscillating Heat Pipe Technology — ThermAvant Technologies ThermAvant Technologies Secures NASA Phase II Award to Advance High-Temperature Oscillating Heat Pipe Technology Written By Maddison McKinley, founder of Daily Inspirato (COLUMBIA, MISSOURI) — ThermAvant Technologies, the leading innovator in oscillating heat pipe (OHP) based thermal management systems (TMS), is pleased to announce the receipt of an $898,299 NASA Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant for the development of their cutting-edge " High Temperature Oscillating Heat Pipe Transport System ."
This award, granted by NASA Glenn Research Center, marks a significant milestone in the advancement of spacecraft thermal management technologies and builds on the promising results achieved during Phase I.
Phase II of this project aims to push the boundaries of meter-scale high-temperature heat pipes by increasing operating temperatures to 1300K, demonstrating higher heat flux capacity, and overcoming gravitational effects observed during Phase I. The team will also explore refractory envelope materials and the impact of radiation on OHP materials.
These advancements are critical for de-risking the insertion of this technology into nuclear systems. A key benefit enabled by OHP architecture includes interface optimization with the Brayton power conversion system, through the inclusion of an additively manufactured inert gas heat exchanger on the OHP cold side.
During Phase I, ThermAvant demonstrated a 3-meter OHP operating at temperatures exceeding 800°C, achieving over 110 W/K thermal conductance. The success of Phase I has laid the groundwork for this next phase, where ThermAvant aims to achieve even greater performance metrics.
“This award reflects the hard work and dedication of our team at ThermAvant Tech,” said Patrick Margavio, Director of Technology Development at ThermAvant Technologies. “We are thrilled to continue our collaboration with NASA Glenn Research Center to push the boundaries of thermal management systems above in space applications.
The advancements we aim to achieve in Phase II will not only benefit space nuclear energy generation systems but will apply more broadly to higher temperature thermal challenges like concentrated solar thermal and hypersonics”.
Alex Miller, the Phase I/II Principal Investigator, adds, “Phase I OHP hardware significantly exceeded prior published performance, with respect to heat pipe device length, evaporator length, acquisition temperature, transport power, and thermal conductance. We are excited to continue the maturation of OHP technology, in competition with conventional wick-based heat pipes and mechanically pumped solutions.
” The project is a part of NASA's Spacecraft Thermal Management initiative, under topic number Z2. 01 , which focuses on developing innovative solutions for managing the extreme thermal environments encountered by spacecraft. With the support of this NASA SBIR grant, ThermAvant Tech is well-positioned to make significant contributions to the future of space exploration and technology.
ThermAvant Tech is the world’s leading oscillating heat pipe (OHP) technology developer and product manufacturer. We embed the OHP technology into materials to maximize thermal-mechanical performance and minimize Size, Weight, Power plus Cost (SWaP-C). Technology firms and U.S. agencies use our OHPs to deliver more power in smaller packages without temperature constraints imposed by status quo heat transfer solutions.
For more information, visit thermavant. com . Maddison McKinley, founder of Daily Inspirato https://www.
dailyinspirato. com/ ThermAvant Technologies’ Oscillating Heat Pipes Surpass 300,000 Hours of Successful On-Orbit Operation Oscillating Heat Pipe (OHPs) and Additive Manufacturing — Benefits, Challenges, and Capabilities
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Films and coatings for circular packaging is sponsored by European Commission — Horizon Europe. Expected Outcome: Successful proposals will contribute to the Circular Economy Action Plan, the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability and the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation. Projects results are expected to contribute to the following expected outcomes: Wider availability of bio-based films and coatings for packaging products. Improved technical performances of packaging products compared to fossil based and/or bio-based benchmarks. Improved circularity of packaging products against specified market benchmarks taking into account production, use and EoL. Scope: Many research projects have focused on developing and piloting bio-based coatings and films for application in food and non-food packaging. When targeting packaging, a primary challenge is achieving adequate barrier properties (against oxygen, moisture, grease and volatiles), as bio-based materials are typically more hydrophilic than conventional plastics like PE or PET. Processing methods, including bio-based coating deposition, face scalability and reproducibility issues. Coatings must adhere well to substrates while maintaining technical properties and not hindering sustainable EoL. Printability is another concern, as bio-based surfaces can cause ink issues like smudging or poor adhesion. Durability under stress and operating conditions is still a challenge for certain bio-based applications. Finally, design for sustainability and sustainable EoL are critical to reduce over-packaging, avoid littering and increase circularity, according to the principles set out in the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation . Proposals under this topic should: Demonstrate (at least TRL 6) innovative technologies for obtaining bio-based films and/or coatings suitable for improving performance of packaging products. Both food and non-food packaging are in scope. At least one non-food packaging application should be addressed. While coatings and films must be bio-based, any (bio-based and/or non-bio based) material is in scope as a substrate. Demonstrate (at least TRL 6) the applicability of the developed solution(s) in the manufacturing of packaging product prototypes, ensuring compatibility with industrial packaging manufacturing processes. Assess targeted products properties according to the intended application(s) under conditions occurring during the use phases, including transport and storage. Such properties may include mechanical, barrier, surface properties, resistance to low or high temperatures, weathering, moisture and/or corrosion; compatibility with food contact requirements (when addressing food packaging), printability. Apply the eco-design principles, in line with the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation , to reduce overpackaging and enable/facilitate sustainable at EoL. Test the selected EoL alternatives (at TRL 5 and above). Circular EoL includes mechanical, chemical and/or enzymatic recycling, and composting and their possible combinations. Re-use and remanufacturing are also in scope when compatible with the application and common practices. Landfilling or incineration are out of scope. In addition to the specific requirements applicable for the type of action, as described in section 2.2.3.1 of the CBE JU Annual Work Programme 2026 [1] , proposals under this topic should: As part of the multi-actor approach (MAA), involve end users and engage consumers (when applicable) starting from the early stages to assess market acceptance of the targeted end-products and incorporate insights into product development. Assess the compatibility with the regulatory framework, in particular the Single Use Plastics Directive (SUP) and the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), identify opportunities for bio-based products and/or potential bottlenecks and provide recommendations for addressing them. Include a task to apply the SSbD framework, developed by the European Commission for the assessment of targeted bio-based films and coatings. For Programme areas: Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness, Food, Bioeconomy Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment, Bio-based Innovation Systems in the EU Bioeconomy, Horizon Europe (HORIZON) Keywords: Applied and industrial chemistry, Composites (including laminates, reinforced plastics, cermets, combined natural and synthetic fibre fabrics filled composites), Materials engineering (biomaterials, metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, etc.), Polymers and plastics, bio-based coatings, bio-based films, circular packaging, eco-design, end of life, food packaging, non-food packaging, recycling, safe and sustainable by design, STEP-Biotech
High Temp Semiconductor Transistors for Hot DoW Environments and Electronic Warfare (DAF26BZ05-DV030) is sponsored by Department of the Air Force (USAF). This topic solicits high temperature semiconductor electronics device and circuit solutions which can operate at temperatures at or above 500°C to address hot environment and electronic warfare needs. Proposed efforts should have already identified a clear application with a credible path to transition into the microelectronics defense industrial base.
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