SBIR Phase I: Novel Radial Magnetic Field Actuator for Fully Flexible Electromechanical Valve

Information

  • NSF Award
  • 0338925
Owner
  • Award Id
    0338925
  • Award Effective Date
    1/1/2004 - 21 years ago
  • Award Expiration Date
    6/30/2004 - 20 years ago
  • Award Amount
    $ 99,955.00
  • Award Instrument
    Standard Grant

SBIR Phase I: Novel Radial Magnetic Field Actuator for Fully Flexible Electromechanical Valve

This Small Business Innovation (SBIR)Phase I research project will develop a novel radial magnetic field actuator for fully flexible electromagnetic automotive engine valves. Dramatic improvement in engine performance and reduction in environmental impact is possible with this technology. The imminent international adoption of a 42V automotive power system enhances the approach. A fully electronically-controlled inlet/exhaust valve actuating system eliminates camshafts completely, thus (1) eliminating the packaging restrictions placed upon an engine by conventional camshaft profiling, and (2) allowing optimization of the gas exchange process across the whole engine speed and load range. Commercial applications of the proposed concept include: automotive engine valve actuators, general linear actuators, automotive active suspension, and unmanned aerial vehicle flight actuators.<br/><br/>A major benefit to society of electromechanical valve technology will be better fuel economy. Improving fuel economy is a worthy national goal: it will reduce America's dependence on imported oil, cut the carbon emissions that contribute to global warming, and reduce vehicle operating cost.

  • Program Officer
    Muralidharan S. Nair
  • Min Amd Letter Date
    11/17/2003 - 21 years ago
  • Max Amd Letter Date
    11/17/2003 - 21 years ago
  • ARRA Amount

Institutions

  • Name
    ENGINEERING MATTERS INC
  • City
    NEWTON
  • State
    MA
  • Country
    United States
  • Address
    375 ELLIOT ST STE 130K
  • Postal Code
    024641126
  • Phone Number
    6179658974

Investigators

  • First Name
    David
  • Last Name
    Cope
  • Email Address
    dcope@engineeringmatters.com
  • Start Date
    11/17/2003 12:00:00 AM

FOA Information

  • Name
    Industrial Technology
  • Code
    308000