Heat Exchanger Inspection Tool
A DOE contractor sources-sought notice seeking information on inspection methods for small additive-manufactured Alloy 625 heat exchangers with tube diameters smaller than conventional inspection tools can handle.
⚑ Sources Sought / federal contract notice, not a grant or assistance award · Applicant restrictions apply under federal contract rules · Inspection capability for small-diameter AM heat exchangers; methods may include UT or any alternative flaw-detection approach
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 30 weak | prototyping/demonstration stage; deep-tech content |
| IPPRA | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
Description
The Buyer is currently investigating small, compact heat exchangers (HX) fabricated by additive manufacturing (AM) using Alloy 625 Inconel. Inspection solutions (e.g., probes or other methods) are needed for smaller tube diameters than those typically used in traditional manufacturing. This scope of work seeks to obtain information on inspection capabilities at smaller tube sizes. While ultrasonic (UT) immersible probes have been previously considered, any method capable of detecting the specified flaws of interest will be evaluated. Additional information in attached problem statement. Please submit completed form and any additional inforamtion at below contact.
Eligibility
Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: . Notice type: Sources Sought. Organization: ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF / ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF / FLUOR MARINE PROPULSION - DOE CONTRACTOR.
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