Edare has been working closely with thermal and fluid design experts at Creare since 2012 in the development and production of compact, high performance heat exchangers for spacecraft, lunar and mars missions, compact nuclear power systems, environmental carbon capture systems, cryogenic and gas turbine recuperation, and aircraft thermal management.   While Creare leads the initial thermal and fluid design, Edare transforms these designs into innovative, production ready  hardware.     

A high temperature recuperator core may consist of stacks of precision-stamped metal plates or microtubes that form a large number of microchannel flow passages, enabling exceptional heat transfer within a highly compact footprint while minimizing pressure losses. Manufactured from high-performance alloys such as Inconel 625,  these components are designed for long-life operation at elevated temperatures.  Edare also manufactures high performance microchannel heat exchangers for cryogenic applications, environmental control and life support systems, and aircraft thermal management systems. 

Edare manufactures these advanced systems using an innovative precision laser welding processes that results in leak-free, high-reliability and high performance across a wide variety of operating  conditions. 

  Edare’s scalable manufacturing capabilities enable recuperators to be produced in a range of sizes and geometries, allowing close integration within tight engine compartments for power levels ranging from 10 to 2000 horsepower. 

In a recent heat exchanger program, the mission was to extend range and loiter time for turbine-powered UAVs, by developing a compact recuperator that captures waste heat from turbine exhaust and uses it to preheat compressor discharge air before combustion. This reduces fuel consumption without sacrificing engine performance — overcoming historic barriers related to size, weight, durability, and cost.