Micromanufacturing for Energy Efficiency
This project explores the transformative impact of micromanufacturing on energy efficiency. By significantly reducing the dimensions of hard disks by 70%, we achieve a remarkable 75% reduction in energy required for operation. Utilizing advanced micro-channel heat exchangers, which exhibit heat fluxes 3 to 5 times superior to traditional systems, we target energy efficiency, storage, and generation at the micro-level. Our innovative manufacturing techniques are designed for high-volume production of precision micro-features, essential for high-temperature and high-pressure applications.
Micromanufacturing for Energy Efficiency
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Micromanufacturing for Energy Efficiency 70% reduction in hard disk’s dimension leads to 75% reduction in energy required to operate it. [Seagate] Array Microchannel (107 microchannels) 3’x3’x24” 300 µm thickness 200 µm wide channels Example: Micro-channel heat exchangers have demonstrated heat fluxes 3 to 5 times higher than conventional heat exchangers [Paul 2005] IMPACT Energy storage Energy efficiency Energy generation
Specific challenge • Energy efficiency, energy storage and energy generation • Idea for meeting the challenge • Attack the problem at the micro-level while the accumulated effect is at the macro-level • Approach • Innovative micro-manufacturing technologies for high volume production • What is the manufacturing challenge? • Fabricate millions of thin stocks with thousands of microchannels or micro-features within a few microns accuracy • Perfect bounding of those thin stocks • High temperature and high pressure applications
