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A -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SOURCES SOUGHT -- FINE WATER MIST NOZZLE POC Rachel Orosz, Contract Specialist, 301-342-1861 ext 159, FAX 301-342-4952, Joann R. Gough, Contracting Officer, 301-342-1861 ext 150 E-MAIL: Orosz_ Rachel%PAX9B@MR.NAWCAD.NAVY.MIL, Orosz_Rachel%PAX9B@MR.NAWCAD.NAVY.MIL. 17. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) is seeking a technology transfer partner for the further development of its Fine Water Mist (FWM) Nozzle technology. Present water spray nozzles create water droplets that are relatively large in size and a fine water mist cannot be achieved. The FWM Nozzle system developed by the NAWCAD is capable of providing an extremely fine liquid atomization using a combination of liquid and gas delivered to the nozzle at low pressurization. This extremely fine water mist is more desirable for extinguishing fuel fires as it has the momentum to penetrate the flames and, with the large surface area of the fine water droplets, evaporate quickly, absorbing the heat of the fire. The FWM Nozzle system can extinguish a fuel fire in a 20-inch diameter pan of 128kW in 2 seconds with 2 ounces of water. Usual means of extinguishing fires with a water mist include air/gas cooling, cooling of surfaces, steam expansion, local oxygen depletion, and smothering of the flame. Compared to these methods the FWM Nozzle system is nontoxic, does not deplete the ozone layer, is not a global warming agent, and is easy to clean. Further research is needed for application of this method to electrical fires. The FWM Nozzle has been patented by the U.S. Navy, patent number 5,520,331. Specifically, the NAWCAD seeks a company with the appropriate financial, technical and marketing resources for commercializing this technology. Opportunities for technology transfer from NAWCAD include a Patent License and a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA). Under a CRADA, NAWCAD will share the technology and, if funded, provide resources and unique experimental facilities to assist in the development of the technology. Any company that is interested in commercializing the FWM Nozzle technology should respond with a brief proposal describing the company's plan for marketing the technology. The company should also describe its technical and manufacturing capability, its marketing expertise in the fire fighting field or other field of application, and its size and accessibility to financial and other resources if needed. Previous technology transfer experience with an emphasis on intellectual property licensing and motivation for participation in this technology transfer opportunity should also be included. For more information concerning this technology, inquiries may be faxed to Mr. David R. Keyser 301-342-9313. Proposals should be faxed to Mr. John Wood at 301-342-0235 or mailed to Commander, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, ATTN: Mr. John W. Wood, 4.0T, Bldg 2187, Suite 3245, 48110 Shaw road, UID#5, Patuxent River, MD 20653-1906. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not expected to directly lead to contracts to be let by the Government. (0104)

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