SBIR-STTR Award

Novel Propulsion Using Humphrey Cycle or Other Concepts
Award last edited on: 2/28/2007

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : DARPA
Total Award Amount
$898,126
Award Phase
2
Solicitation Topic Code
SB052-026
Principal Investigator
Ken R Spence

Company Information

Vaporcor LLC

1044 SE Paiute Way #101
Bend, OR 97702
   (541) 385-0573
   N/A
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Location: Single
Congr. District: 02
County: Deschutes

Phase I

Contract Number: ----------
Start Date: ----    Completed: ----
Phase I year
2006
Phase I Amount
$148,984
We propose an engine concept, which we call a Cart-Engine, which embodies both a thermodynamic cycle innovation and a mechanical innovation that can achieve exceptional efficiency, low mechanical vibration, and can burn multiple fuels. In addition, the manner in which the Cart-Engine functions promises the potential for low emissions, high power to weight, and low manufacturing cost. We have already built a working proof of concept engine and are proposing to develop a more refined test method, currently under development, which will allow us to measure and validate performance predictions and modeling

Phase II

Contract Number: ----------
Start Date: ----    Completed: ----
Phase II year
2007
Phase II Amount
$749,142
We propose an engine concept, which we call a Cart-Engine, which embodies both a thermodynamic cycle innovation and a mechanical innovation that can achieve exceptional efficiency, low mechanical vibration, and can burn multiple fuels. In addition, the manner in which the Cart-Engine functions promises the potential for low emissions, high power to weight, and low manufacturing cost. We have already built a working proof of concept engine, prior to Phase 1, and built an instrumented model in Phase 1 to measure and validate performance predictions and modeling. In Phase II we propose to design, build, and test a "prototypical" engine that will lead to the commercial development of Cart-Engines for a number of applications.

Keywords:
CART ENGINE, HUMPHREY THERMODYNAMIC CYCLE, EFFICIENCY, NOVEL APPROCH, ADATIBILITY, ADVANCED CAPABILITY