| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202013%20Abstracts/Infrastructure/1-Pennsylvania%20State%20University.pdf | 13 | Pennsylvania State University | Infrastructure | Major Reactor Upgrades | $1,362,253 | Pennsylvania State University will build and install new capabilities
including five neutron beam ports, a core-moderator assembly, reactor
core upper and lower grid plates, safety plates, and a new reactor tower
structure. The new beam ports will be geometrically aligned with the
core-moderator assembly for optimal neutron output at experimental
positions. |
| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202013%20Abstracts/Infrastructure/2-TexasA_M.pdf | 13 | Texas A&M University | Infrastructure | Major Reactor Upgrades | $963,000 | Texas A&M University will implement vital upgrades to its heat
exchanger, facility air monitors, demineralizer system, and area
radiation monitors, including upgrades to several pieces of equipment
increasing the availability and maintaining critical systems used in its
training, education, and research missions. |
| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202013%20Abstracts/Infrastructure/3-CSM.pdf | 13 | Colorado School of Mines | Infrastructure | Minor Reactor Upgrades | $38,528 | Colorado School of Mines will reconfigure its control room to allow
better student access to the reactor console. The new configuration will
allow more students to directly view the reactor console. A two-way
audio/video link between the control room, the counting room, and the
classroom will also be added allowing for a broadcast to the classroom
of reactor activities. |
| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202013%20Abstracts/Infrastructure/4-Kansas%20State%20New.pdf | 13 | Kansas State University | Infrastructure | Minor Reactor Upgrades | $60,035 | Kansas State University will replace its primary coolant pump and
secondary coolant expansion tank to improve flow rate and increase heat
transfer, allowing the reactor to maintain higher power levels. A new
water radiation monitor and remote display will also be installed in the
primary coolant water sample to allow early detection of fission
products released from the reactor fuel. |
| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202013%20Abstracts/Infrastructure/5-MIT.pdf | 13 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Infrastructure | Minor Reactor Upgrades | $153,644 | The Massachusetts Institute of Technology will provide $3,644 in cost share to install a gaseous tritium detector, wide-range neutron monitor, and an improved safety system display unit for use in research on advanced materials. The improvements will monitor the reactor's experiments involving potential salt reactor coolants and augment shielding against electronic noise. |
| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202013%20Abstracts/Infrastructure/6-NCSU.pdf | 13 | North Carolina State University | Infrastructure | Minor Reactor Upgrades | $200,000 | North Carolina State University will provide $50,000 in cost share to
develop a high brightness positron spectrometry capability. The upgrade
will be based on a second generation platinum multi-stage positron
converter/moderator that will significantly improve the performance of
their intense positron beam facility in nondestructive examination
techniques. |
| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202013%20Abstracts/Infrastructure/7-UMissouri.pdf | 13 | University of Missouri, Columbia | Infrastructure | Minor Reactor Upgrades | $200,000 | The University of Missouri, Columbia will provide $50,000 in cost share
to upgrade its existing High Resolution Gamma Ray Spectroscopy system
with modern data acquisition and management functionality. The upgrade
will support a number of facility operations essential for reactor
operations. High Purity Germanium (HPGe) and Multi-Channel Analyzer
(MCA) detectors will also replace aging detectors. |
| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202013%20Abstracts/Infrastructure/8-UTAustin.pdf | 13 | University of Texas, Austin | Infrastructure | Minor Reactor Upgrades | $187,682 | The University of Texas at Austin will provide $37,682 in cost share to
upgrade its in-core neutron detector instrumentation. The upgrade will
include a wide range neutron flux channel and self-powered neutron
detectors for monitoring the flux in experimental locations and
associated electronics. This will reduce electronic noise, allowing for
the reactor to operate closer to its licensed power level. |
| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202013%20Abstracts/Infrastructure/9-Aiken%20Technical%20College.pdf | 13 | Aiken Technical College | Infrastructure | General Scientific Infrastructure | $95,000 | Aiken Technical College will acquire specialized training equipment for
the full implementation of its nuclear welding technology program. The
funds will be used to acquire an orbital welder and Bevelmaster beveling
machine used to produce high quality weld preparations and joints
required for nuclear power industry training. |
| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202013%20Abstracts/Infrastructure/6-NCSU.pdf | 13 | North Carolina State University | Infrastructure | General Scientific Infrastructure | $325,000 | North Carolina State University will provide $75,000 in cost share to
install a positron microprobe for nano-phase positron annihilation
spectrometry at its Positron Beam Laboratory. The spectrometer system
will have a micron-sized positron beam spot on target with
depth-profiling capability, and unprecedented positron intensity for
nano-void and vacancy characterization of novel materials. |
| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202013%20Abstracts/Infrastructure/11-UC%20Berkeley.pdf | 13 | University of California, Berkeley | Infrastructure | General Scientific Infrastructure | $242,179 | The University of California, Berkeley will purchase a high temperature
furnace. The furnace can be heated to 1400C, covering a range important
to test the performance of conventional as well as advanced materials.
This upgrade will compliment previous infrastructure improvements which
allow for state-of the-art techniques in nuclear materials research. |
| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202013%20Abstracts/Infrastructure/12-University%20of%20Illinois%20Urbana%20Champaign.pdf | 13 | University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign | Infrastructure | General Scientific Infrastructure | $150,963 | The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will upgrade its Nuclear
Fuel Cladding and Structural Materials Analysis Laboratory. The
equipment which includes an electrolytical polisher for bulk materials,
Perchloric acid laboratory hood, nuclear glove box and electrolytical
polisher for transmission electron microscope specimens, will be used
for investigating material performance in a variety of extreme
conditions. |
| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202013%20Abstracts/Infrastructure/13-Tennessee%20Knoxville.pdf | 13 | University of Tennessee, Knoxville | Infrastructure | General Scientific Infrastructure | $274,750 | The University of Tennessee at Knoxville will provide $274,750 in cost
share to procure an advanced multipurpose X-ray diffraction (XRD)
system. The system will consist of high resolution, high intensity,
advanced X-ray beam optics, a centric Eulerian cradle, and three types
of detectors. They system will allow researchers to examine and quantify
materials behavior upon exposure to extreme conditions. |
| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202013%20Abstracts/Infrastructure/14-Utah_State.pdf | 13 | Utah State University | Infrastructure | General Scientific Infrastructure | $275,000 | Utah State University will provide $25,000 to purchase a high
temperature laser flash analysis (LFA) system for thermal conductivity
and thermal diffusivity studies. The system will compliment already
existing high temperature systems allowing researchers to analyze
thermophysical properties for the characterization of nuclear fuels and
materials. |
| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202013%20Abstracts/Infrastructure/15-Virginia_Tech.pdf | 13 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Infrastructure | General Scientific Infrastructure | $300,000 | Virginia Tech will provide $50,000 in cost share to establish a neutron
irradiation laboratory. The laboratory will contain a neutron generator
system, a material glovebox/hot cell with a pneumatic rabbit transfer
system, with associated shielding. The laboratory will be used to
support planned and current courses in radiation detection and
measurement, radiation shielding and particle transport. |
| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202013%20Abstracts/Infrastructure/16-Washington_State.pdf | 13 | Washington State University | Infrastructure | General Scientific Infrastructure | $135,000 | Washington State University will procure an up-to-date y-spectroscopy
system that will allow superior training, R&D work and laboratory
instruction. The new y-spectroscopy system will allow for students and
researchers to operate and use the equipment for short-term experiments.
It will be used for a variety of nuclear chemistry and radiochemistry
applications. |
