GOALI: Industry/University Collaboration to Investigate Thermo Fluids Problems in TIJ Applications

将进行实验和理论研究，以研究热喷墨技术中的流体储存和墨水输送过程。具体地说，PI将研究封闭腔中的微沸腾过程以及泡沫基质中的流体流动。将使用几种非侵入性的可视化和诊断技术。这一结果可能会导致开发出更紧凑、更可靠、成本更低的喷墨盒，并为热喷墨技术开辟新的应用领域。这项研究将建立在波多黎各惠普公司(HPPR)和波多黎各大学马亚圭兹分校(UPRM)之间现有的合作基础上，HPPR是这项研究工作的积极参与者。

An experimental and theoretical research program will be conducted to investigate fluid storage and ink delivery processes in thermal ink jet technology. Specifically, the PI's will study the micro boiling process in a closed chamber as well as fluid flow in a foam matrix. Several non-invasive visualization and diagnostic techniques will be employed. The results could lead to the development of more compact and reliable ink-jet cartridges with lower costs in addition to opening new applications for thermal ink jet technology. The research will build on an existing collaboration between Hewlett Packard of Puerto Rico (HPPR) and the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez (UPRM), with HPPR being an active participant in the research effort.