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

本研究将针对热喷墨技术中的流体储存与墨水输送过程进行实验与理论研究。 具体来说，PI的将研究微沸腾过程中，一个封闭的腔室，以及在泡沫基质中的流体流动。 将采用几种非侵入性可视化和诊断技术。 研究结果可能会导致开发更紧凑，更可靠，成本更低的喷墨墨盒，除了打开热喷墨技术的新应用。这项研究将建立在波多黎各惠普公司（HPPR）和波多黎各马亚圭斯大学（UPRM）之间现有的合作基础上，HPPR是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.