SBIR-STTR Award

Maturation of Light-Weight, Efficient Central Refrigeration Unit Utilizing Advanced Vapor Compressor
Award last edited on: 7/23/2023

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : AF
Total Award Amount
$2,597,867
Award Phase
2
Solicitation Topic Code
AF171-057
Principal Investigator
Andrew McCandless

Company Information

Bascom Hunter Technologies Inc

7117 Florida Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
   (225) 590-3553
   inquire@bascomhunter.com
   www.bascomhunter.com
Location: Single
Congr. District: 02
County: East Baton Rouge Parish

Phase I

Contract Number: FA8650-17-P-2728
Start Date: 8/18/2017    Completed: 5/10/2018
Phase I year
2017
Phase I Amount
$150,000
This Air Force SBIR project will develop and demonstrate a refrigerant vapor compressor that can provide up to 150 kW nominal cooling capacity. The developed compressor will be dynamically responsive to the needs of the vapor cycle system and can sustain

Phase II

Contract Number: FA8650-18-C-2816
Start Date: 7/22/2022    Completed: 7/1/2024
Phase II year
2018
(last award dollars: 2022)
Phase II Amount
$2,447,867

Current and next generation aircraft require vapor cycle systems to provide cooling to critical onboard avionics, radar, and high-power density weapons systems. The demand for increased heat load continues to grow, while a high turn down ratio is needed