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

本研究将对热喷墨技术中的流体储存和油墨输送过程进行实验和理论研究。具体来说，PI将研究封闭腔室中的微沸腾过程以及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。除了为热喷墨技术开辟新的应用之外，该结果还可能导致更紧凑、更可靠、成本更低的喷墨墨盒的开发。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）之间现有合作的基础上，波多黎各惠普大学将积极参与这项研究工作。

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.