Development of autocascade cryocooler

The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science awarded a $199,776 Project Grant to Mainstream Engineering Corp, a for-profit manufacturer and research company based in Rockledge, Florida. The funding, awarded on February 12, 2024 under the DOE Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049), supports the "DEVELOPMENT OF AUTOCASCADE CRYOCOOLER" project with a planned completion date of November 11, 2024. Mainstream Engineering Corp focuses on thermal control, energy conversion, turbomachinery, chemical processing, and electronics technologies, and has extensive experience delivering specialized components and engineering services to various U.S. government agencies, particularly the Department of Defense. This federal grant award aligns with the DOE Office of Science's mission to advance scientific understanding and develop innovative technologies to support U.S. energy security and economic competitiveness.