2025 Research Days
Binghamton Research Days Student Presentations


Manufacturing Processes of a Flow Focusing Continuous Casting Pressure Vessel

Authors: Samuel EstroffLiberti, Anthony Chan

Field of Study: Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Math

Program Affiliation: S3N Lab

Faculty Mentors: Jingzhou Zhao

Easel: 71

Timeslot: Midday

Abstract: This project focuses on the manufacturing process of a pressure vessel apparatus to perform Flow Focused Continuous Casting for the manufacturing of metal microparticles encapsulated in silicate glasses for use in High-temperature Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage systems. Micro-encapsulation seeks to solve the durability issues that hinder the usage of phase change materials for concentrated solar power. This manufacturing process includes working with alternative manufacturing methods for materials such as Silicate Glasses, G10 Fiberglass, High-temperature Machinable Alumina Ceramic, and a Magnetic Composite Flux Concentrator plate.