Firm:

          

C-Suite Services, LLC

          

   

Address:

          

114 Mulberry Drive, Metairie, LA 70005

          

   

Phone:

          

(303) 594-4300                                                                                                                                                                                

          

   

Name:

          

Kevin Pollard

          

   

E-mail:

          

khpollard@gmail.com

          

   

Address:

          

114 Mulberry Drive, LA 70005 - 4015

          

   

Phone:

          

(303) 594-4300                                                                                                                                                                                

          

   

Name:

          

Kevin Pollard

          

   

E-mail:

          

khpollard@gmail.com

          

   

Address:

          

114 Mulberry Drive, LA 70005 - 4015

          

   

Phone:

          

(303) 594-4300                                                                                                                                                                                

          

   

Estimated Technology Readiness Level (TRL) :                                                                                                                                                          
Begin: 2
End: 3

          

          

     

Technical Abstract (Limit 2000 characters):

The technical objectives are:

1. Redesign existing 8-inch FPV for variable flow control
2. Model the modified FPV with CFDs to validate the C_v
3. Research the best seal geometry and material, validated with CFD cases
4. Design a system that will control the flow of the 8-inch prototype
5. Determine whether SLM Metal 3D Printing additive manufacturing can be used for some or all of the FPV parts.

          

          

     

Potential NASA Applications (Limit 550 characters):

NASA supports fluid management technology advancements that improve safety and reliability, while reducing costs; an existing 8-inch Floating Piston Valve (FPV) prototype that is modified for variable flow control will meet those challenges at minimal costs to NASA; modification of the prototype will provide faster results at a lower cost to accomplish complete.

          

          

     

Potential Non-NASA Applications (Limit 400 characters):

Variable flow control valves are used in agricultural, industrial, and mobile industries to provide smooth operation, low-pressure drop, and rapid response for precise fluid control. The main benefit for using a variable flow control valve is its ability to control difficult-to-handle high-pressure gaseous fluids.

          

          

     

Duration:     6