High Performance Lightweight Heat Exchanger for Naval Systems Navy SBIR FY2009.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2009.1 Topic No.: N091-074 Topic Title: High Performance Lightweight Heat Exchanger for Naval Systems Proposal No.: N091-074-1194 Firm: KaZaK Composites Incorporated 10F GIll Street Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 Contact: Woody Holley Phone: (781) 932-5667 Web Site: kazakcomposites.com Abstract: 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. Benefits: The proposed program will demonstrate the use of advanced materials as a promising alternative to traditional cooling coil technology. The new concept will have full applicability to HVAC systems on commercial vessels, residential cooling and heat exchangers in ground transportation. Potential applications in military vehicles, which are frequently weight constrained as well as overstressed thermally, are a likely path to quickest introduction into alternative markets. Return