Licensing Opportunity: INSET (In-Pile Steady-State Extreme Temperature Testbed)
ID: 2024-09-11-VType: Special Notice
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFORNL UT-BATTELLE LLC-DOE CONTRACTOROak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/55fc97ce04754f33ab08d39604e8ddd6/view
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    The Department of Energy is offering a licensing opportunity for the IN-Pile Steady-State Extreme Temperature Testbed (INSET), a unique vacuum furnace designed for testing materials, sensors, and nuclear fuels at extremely high temperatures and under radiation conditions. This technology is essential for the nuclear reactor and space propulsion industries, as it enables testing at temperatures up to 2300°C, which is critical for the development and qualification of advanced nuclear reactors and nuclear thermal rocket propulsion systems. The INSET furnace, made from low-neutron activation materials, is low-cost (under $15,000) and can be utilized in various irradiation facilities, making it a vital tool for ensuring the durability of materials in extreme environments. For further information, interested parties can contact Eugene R. Cochran at cochraner@ornl.gov or call 865-576-2830.

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    cochraner@ornl.gov
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