SPECIAL NOTICE
44 -- TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY Protected High-Temperature Irradiation-Resistant Thermocouple (PHITR-TC)
- Notice Date
- 5/30/2023 1:51:57 PM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 221113
— Nuclear Electric Power Generation
- Contracting Office
- BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE�DOE CNTR Idaho Falls ID 83415 USA
- ZIP Code
- 83415
- Response Due
- 5/29/2023 11:02:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 06/14/2023
- Point of Contact
- Andrew Rankin
- E-Mail Address
-
andrew.rankin@inl.gov
(andrew.rankin@inl.gov)
- Description
- TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY Protected High-Temperature Irradiation-Resistant Thermocouple (PHITR-TC) Achieve accurate, high-temperature measurements in extreme environments with the groundbreaking PHITR-TC technology, enhancing performance and cost savings for next-generation nuclear reactors. Opportunity: � Idaho National Laboratory (INL), managed and operated by Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (BEA), offers the opportunity to explore a license and/or collaborative research agreement to commercialize the PHITR-TC technology. This technology transfer opportunity is part of a dedicated effort to convert government-funded research into job opportunities, businesses, and, ultimately, an improved way of life for the American people. Overview: � � � �Traditional high-temperature irradiation-resistant thermocouples (HTIR-TC) have limitations in sensing environments, confining their applications. The innovative PHITR-TC, developed at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), overcomes these restrictions by utilizing a double-walled sheath, allowing use in various environments and expanding its market potential. Description: � �PHITR-TC provides accurate, in-pile temperature measurements for fuel centerlines in water, caustic, liquid metal, and molten salt environments. The technology uses refractory metals molybdenum, niobium, and a flexible outer sheath to accommodate diverse sensing environments. PHITR-TC's robust design withstands high temperatures, radiation, and multiple thermal cycles, ensuring longevity and reliability. Benefits: � � � � � ��� �Unprecedented measurement locations and sheer quantity ��� �Lower costs and a fourfold reduction in measurement uncertainty ��� �Adaptability to various environments, including water, caustic, liquid metal, and molten salt. ��� �Improved transparency and accuracy in reactor fuel and design validation ��� �Enhanced durability in harsh radioactive conditions ��� �Cost and schedule savings for nuclear vendors in reactor development and testing� Applications: � � ��� �Next Generation Reactor Vendors ��� �Reactor Fuel Manufacturers� Development Status: �TRL 4: laboratory validation. �� IP Status: US Patent Application No. 18/109,193, �Protected High Temperature Irradiation Resistant Thermocouple,� BEA Docket No. BA-1342. INL seeks to license the above intellectual property to a company with a demonstrated ability to bring such inventions to the market. Exclusive rights in defined fields of use may be available. Added value is placed on relationships with small businesses, start-up companies, and general entrepreneurship opportunities. Please visit Technology Deployment�s website at https://inl.gov/inl-initiatives/technology-deployment for more information on working with INL and the industrial partnering and technology transfer process.� Companies interested in learning more about this licensing opportunity should contact Andrew Rankin at td@inl.gov.
- Web Link
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(https://sam.gov/opp/246a921e55da40cfbae648b3bbcf07bd/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Idaho Falls, ID 83415, USA
- Zip Code: 83415
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 83415
- Record
- SN06697293-F 20230601/230530230114 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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