NFPA Grant Program for fluid power projects
 NFPA is committed to finding ways to develop a better understanding of motion control through fluid power. That's why the association offers a funding program in support of
fluid power-related research which is the focus of these
grants.
Examples of supported activities at technical college, and university undergraduate and graduate programs:
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Grants must support inquiry into topics related to the fluid power industry.
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All technical college and university members of NFPA will be eligible to participate in this program.
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Proposed research projects are not required to be of a specific length.
Prioritized List of Grant Research
Areas:
| Priority Level 1 (Highest) |
| Topic A |
Robust low cost sensors (pressure, flow, position, speed, temperature and/or multiples thereof) |
| Topic B |
True zero leak solutions on all sealing surfaces (shaft seals, section seals, fittings, etc.) |
| Topic C |
Component and systems simulation modeling |
| Topic D |
High efficiency solutions for hydraulic systems (i.e., throttle less valving, etc.) |
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| Priority Level 2 |
| Topic A |
Methodologies to make fluid power positioning tolerancing equivalent to typical industrial electric based positioning systems |
| Topic B |
Friction reducing and/or heat resistant coatings |
| Topic C |
Light weight and/or high strength materials |
| Topic D |
Hydraulics systems advanced control algorithms |
| Topic E |
Wireless data transmission |
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| Priority Level 3 |
| Topic A |
Oil additives for increased life and/or heavy-duty cycles |
| Topic B |
NVH simulation prediction and reduction thereof |
| Topic C |
Advanced CFD simulation (i.e., cavitation prediction) |
For further information about the program, contact Sue Chase at (414) 778-3376, or e-mail:
schase@nfpa.com.
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