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Numerical simulation of crystal growth processes
Award last edited on: 4/6/02

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
NASA : LeRC
Total Award Amount
$517,200
Award Phase
2
Solicitation Topic Code
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Principal Investigator
S Rosenblat

Company Information

Fluid Dynamics International Inc

1600 Orrington Avenue Suite 400
Evanston, IL 60201
   (312) 491-0200
   N/A
   N/A
Location: Single
Congr. District: 09
County: Cook

Phase I

Contract Number: ----------
Start Date: 00/00/00    Completed: 00/00/00
Phase I year
1988
Phase I Amount
$49,200
A computer software program will be developed that will enable the numerical simulation of crystal growth from a melt, including heat and mass transfer, transport of solute, tracking of the solidification front, and meniscus effects. The program will be based on the finite-element method and will allow both steady-state and transient simulations. The work will comprise development, testing, and implementation of new capabilities related to the existing commercial, finite-element program, FIDAP. Aspects of the crystal growth process under conditions of microgravity will be specially emphasized.

Potential Commercial Applications:
The results of this project could permit numerical simulation of float-zone, Czochralski, and Bridgman crystal growth processes.STATUS: Project Proceded to Phase II

Phase II

Contract Number: ----------
Start Date: 00/00/00    Completed: 00/00/00
Phase II year
1989
Phase II Amount
$468,000
___(NOTE: Note: no official Abstract exists of this Phase II projects. Abstract is modified by idi from relevant Phase I data. The specific Phase II work statement and objectives may differ)___ A computer software program will be developed that will enable the numerical simulation of crystal growth from a melt, including heat and mass transfer, transport of solute, tracking of the solidification front, and meniscus effects. The program will be based on the finite-element method and will allow both steady-state and transient simulations. The work will comprise development, testing, and implementation of new capabilities related to the existing commercial, finite-element program, FIDAP. Aspects of the crystal growth process under conditions of microgravity will be specially emphasized.

Potential Commercial Applications:
The results of this project could permit numerical simulation of float-zone, Czochralski, and Bridgman crystal growth processes.STATUS: Project Proceded to Phase II