CeramiFlux: Advanced Heat Flux Sensing
CeramiFlux is an advanced heat flux sensor designed for extreme aerospace propulsion systems, including Rotating Detonation Rocket Engines (RDREs), hypersonic vehicles, and deep-space missions. Built with a ceramic-based thick film structure and β-Ga₂O₃ technology, CeramiFlux delivers unmatched stability at temperatures up to 7943°F and pressures exceeding 100 atm. The compact 50 × 40 × 1.15 mm form factor, waterproof design, and curved-edge adaptability ensure seamless integration into combustor walls and fuel pipes without disrupting engine performance. With a frequency response beyond 100 kHz, the sensor captures rapid thermal fluctuations in real time, enabling precise diagnostics and improved combustion efficiency. Protective SiC and SiO₂ layers enhance durability, while tungsten-rhenium thermocouples ensure high sensitivity and long-term reliability. By providing accurate conductive, convective, and radiative heat flux data, CeramiFlux empowers aerospace engineers to optimize cooling strategies, extend engine life, and support next-generation propulsion technologies.
→ Extreme Temperature Endurance – Operates reliably from 200°F up to 7943°F.
→ High-Frequency Response – Captures rapid thermal fluctuations beyond 100 kHz.
→ Wide Heat Flux Range – Measures 200,000 W/m² to 1,000,000 W/m² with precision.
→ Compact & Lightweight – 50 × 40 × 1.15 mm, <50 g, <1 W power use.
→ Curved Surface Adaptability – Flexible ceramic substrate with SiC coating conforms to engine walls and pipes.
→ Multi-Mode Heat Flux Measurement – Accurately senses conductive, convective, and radiative heat fluxes.
→ Waterproof & Corrosion Resistant – SiC protective layer and sealed electrodes ensure durability in fuel-rich, humid, or submerged environments.
→ High Signal Fidelity – β-Ga₂O₃ electrodes minimize noise, ensuring accurate real-time data.
→ Mechanical Strength – SiC outer layer provides oxidation resistance and thermal shock resilience.
→ Integration Ready – Designed for RDRE, hypersonic, and nuclear propulsion testbeds at NASA and industry partners.