SOLICITATION NOTICE
A -- Noninvasive Strain Sensor for Mechanical Damage and Integrity Assessment
- Notice Date
- 6/12/2006
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 541710
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
- Contracting Office
- Department of Energy, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - Battelle (DOE Contractor), PNNL Licensing, PO Box 999, MSIN K9-62, Richland, WA, 99354
- ZIP Code
- 99354
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-IPID14875-E-15232-E
- Response Due
- 7/25/2006
- Archive Date
- 8/9/2006
- Description
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), operated by Battelle Memorial Institute under contract to the U.S. Department of Energy, solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture, and market the following technology. License rights may be issued on an exclusive or nonexclusive basis and may include specific fields of use. PNNL may also be available to licensee(s) to assist in further research and development of the technology under a sponsored research agreement or CRADA program. The technology: an ultrasonic-based inspection system that measures stress and strain in sections of bent or bulged pipe useful in the determination of safe operating pressure and suitability for continued service. The non-contact device traverses the pipe internally or externally and can both rapidly detect the damaged region and characterize the degree of deformation by providing a measure of the effective plastic strain. It provides advantages over dimensional measurement techniques by providing a sophisticated and accurate measurement of acoustic material properties directly related to the mechanical properties of the pipe. Excellent for comparison of pre- and post-deformation and resulting changes in operating strength. Suitable for measuring damage from subsidence, earth movement, and wind induced vibration. The inspection system offers proactive monitoring for incident prevention and can extend the service life of pipelines by avoiding premature repairs or replacement. The system is also useful in the ranking of the severity of pipeline dent damage based on changes to the materials properties and the presence of residual stress and plastic strain. Note: THIS IS NOT A PROCUREMENT. Any company interested in licensing this technology must respond with a letter of interest (may be submitted by e-mail) no later than 45 days from the publication date of this Notice summarizing the company?s business and technical expertise and motivation for pursuing this opportunity. Companies deemed appropriate will be provided with further information on the technology. Such information may require an executed Nondisclosure Agreement. Respondents wishing to enter into negotiations for a commercial license will be required to submit a business plan for the commercialization of the technology prior to licensee(s) selection and negotiations. Please send letters of interest to the attention of the POC identified within this Notice.
- Record
- SN01067715-W 20060614/060612220232 (fbodaily.com)
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