Request for Information (RFI) on Nuclear Heat for Modular Process Intensification in Refineries and Petrochemical Plants
ID: 357746Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy (DOE-ARPAE)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357746

Additional Information

https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov
Timeline
    Description

    The Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) focused on the integration of nuclear heat into refining and petrochemical processes. The objective of this RFI is to gather insights on transformative technologies that can replace traditional combustion heating with nuclear heat, thereby enhancing efficiency and reducing emissions in industrial operations. This initiative is critical as the refining and petrochemical sectors contribute significantly to U.S. industrial emissions, and the adoption of nuclear heat could lead to cleaner heating methods. Stakeholders interested in contributing their feedback must submit their responses in PDF format by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on January 15, 2025, to the designated email address. For further details, interested parties can refer to the full RFI available at https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    ARPA-E-CO@hq.doe.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    RFI_DE-FOA-0003534_Nuclear.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on utilizing nuclear heat in refining and petrochemical processes. The aim is to enhance efficiency and reduce emissions, which account for a significant portion of U.S. industrial emissions. The RFI specifically seeks transformative technologies to replace combustion heating with nuclear heat through heat exchangers, targeting processes that are typically endothermic. Areas of interest include the development of heat transfer technologies and methods for integrating nuclear heating with existing industrial processes. Stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback on current practices, potential challenges, and innovative solutions for coupling nuclear energy with industrial operations. The RFI emphasizes a focus on practical applications rather than nuclear reactor designs without industrial integration. Stakeholders must submit their responses by January 15, 2025. This initiative aligns with the Department of Energy’s goal to foster cleaner industrial heating methods that significantly lower emissions compared to traditional combustion systems.
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