Florida

Direct Sparse Linear Solver Suite for Maximal Performance FPGA/CPU Heterogeneous Supercomputing - An Enhancement to the Sca/LAPACKrc Library

To attain DOE's stated scientific priorities, quantum increases in large-scale computing and simulation speeds are needed. This project will accelerate critical scientific software by providing breakthrough low-cost technology (Extremely-Fast FPGA-Based Direct Sparse Linear Solvers) that can reduce computational times from months to hours, and days to seconds, thus revolutionizing entire industrial design cycles and the way we do science in general.

Florida Turbine Technologies, Inc.
1701 Military Trail, Suite 110
Jupiter, FL 33458-7887

Application of Advanced Refractory Metals in Revolutionary Turbine Airfoils

This project will develop an innovative concept for turbine airfoil designs, which enables the use of high-temperature refractory metal alloys and coating systems. Such designs facilitate revolutionary advances in power plant durability, performance, efficiency and clean operation. The use of the alloys and coatings evaluated in this program will enable the power industry to retrofit the existing fleet of gas turbines with more efficient designs, leading to a natural gas savings of 480 trillion BTU/year.

Florida Turbine Technologies, Inc.
1701 Military Trail, Suite 110
Jupiter, FL 33458-7887

Development of Innovative Cooling Approaches for Robust Design

This project will develop innovative new cooling approaches for robust turbine design to facilitate revolutionary advances of power plant durability, performance, efficiency and clean operation. Such technology could be readily retrofit into existing gas turbine power plants, which make up approximately 14% of our nation's electric power.

MicroMaterials, Inc
13302 Telecom Drive
Tampa, FL 33637

SERS Raman Sensor Based on Diameter-Modulated Sapphire Fiber

A novel fiber optic chemical sensor with anticipated higher sensitivity and lower cost than those of existing ones will be developed. As a process control device, such a probe could significantly increase the energy efficiency of the chemical and petrochemical industries.