High-Temperature Compact Heat Exchangers for Harsh Environments
ID: BA-1545Type: Special Notice
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFBATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE–DOE CNTRIdaho Falls, ID, 83415, USA

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Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding (331491)

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PRECIOUS METALS PRIMARY FORMS (9660)

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https://sam.gov/opp/d59af5820c93471c86a0a10f755c120f/view
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    The Department of Energy, through the Battelle Energy Alliance at the Idaho National Laboratory, is seeking industry partners to license innovative high-temperature compact heat exchangers (CHXs) designed for harsh environments. The objective is to develop CHXs utilizing refractory metal designs with embedded sensors that enhance performance and reliability, addressing critical limitations of existing nickel-based alloy solutions, such as temperature constraints and corrosion issues. These advanced CHXs are crucial for applications in power generation, chemical processing, and metallurgy, offering significant improvements in durability, energy efficiency, and cost savings. Interested parties can reach out to the Technology Deployment department at td@inl.gov for collaboration opportunities.

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