The current generation of MEMS valves does not meet the leak rate requirements necessary for use aboard spacecraft. Developing effective methods for performing measurements on valves of this scale have also proven difficult. In conjunction with NASA Goddard Spaceflight Center, new test equipment was developed to accurately measure leak rates for prototype valve seat and boss interfaces. The new equipment addresses previous problems with sealing and uneven loading, providing a tool usable to develop components that will meet desired leak rates.

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Creator

• Yao, Hsai-Won
• Baker, Christopher Edward

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 06D426M

Advisor

• Blandino, John J.
• Olinger, David J.

Year

• 2006

Center

• Goddard Space Flight Center Project Center - MQP

Sponsor

• NASA Goddard Spaceflight Center

Date created

• 2006-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mechanical Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright