Extremely Fast and Efficient Direct Contact Ultrasonic Drying for Roll To Roll Manufacturing

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Program:
Exploratory Topics
Award:
$500,000
Location:
Knoxville, Tennessee
Status:
ALUMNI
Project Term:
05/28/2020 - 11/27/2022

Technology Description:

Direct contact ultrasonic drying is a novel, non-evaporative dewatering process that uses no heat to significantly lower the energy required for industrial drying. The technology mechanically removes water by shaking the object rapidly, on the micron scale, using piezoelectric transducers. The technology can achieve 5X higher efficiency and 2-3X faster drying rates than traditional dryers on typical textiles. UTS will develop and demonstrate a proof of concept prototype expanding the technology’s application from a batch into a continuous process, enabling easy integration into roll to roll manufacturing production lines. The technology could have wide application in the textile, pulp and paper, chemical, carbon fiber, and food industries.

Contact

ARPA-E Program Director:
Dr. Marina Sofos
Project Contact:
Dr. Ayyoub Momen
Press and General Inquiries Email:
ARPA-E-Comms@hq.doe.gov
Project Contact Email:
ayyoubmomen@ultratechsol.com

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Release Date:
05/20/2020