| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202018%20Abstracts/Infrastructure_1318_Abstract.pdf | 18 | Colorado School of Mines | Infrastructure | General Scientific Infrastructure | $172,752 | This project will install a subminiature mechanical testing load frame in the
Mines’ Nuclear Materials Laboratory managed by the Nuclear Science and
Engineering Center (NuSEC), with a particular focus on establishing materials
characterization capabilities for radioactive, low dose-rate, and additively
manufactured specimens. The project will also purchase a sealed in-situ load
cell for the Zeiss X-Radia Versa Computed Tomography System.
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| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202018%20Abstracts/Infrastructure_1320_Abstract.pdf | 18 | Excelsior College | Infrastructure | General Scientific Infrastructure | $245,000 | This project will purchase a Generic Pressurized Water Reactor (GPWR) simulator to incorporate lessons into five required courses in an online, ABET accredited Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering Technology (BSNET) degree program to enhance student learning and improve nuclear workforce preparation.
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| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202018%20Abstracts/Infrastructure_1328_Abstract.pdf | 18 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Infrastructure | General Scientific Infrastructure | $243,816 | Upgrade the diagnostics and post-irradiation examination (PIE) facilities by
establishing a new thermomechanical experimental capability to investigate
irradiated fuel concepts, in order to inform and validate high fidelity fuel
performance tools (e.g. MOOSE/BISON).
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| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202018%20Abstracts/Infrastructure_1338_Abstract.pdf | 18 | Pennsylvania State University | Infrastructure | General Scientific Infrastructure | $240,645 | The objective of this project is to procure and install a quantity of 60Co, for the gamma irradiation facility, sufficient to allow irradiation dose rates up to 2 Mrads / hour (quantity of 60Co withheld for safeguards purposes), or >100 krad/ hour at the end of an additional twenty years of use . |
| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202018%20Abstracts/Infrastructure_1344_Abstract.pdf | 18 | Texas A&M University | Infrastructure | General Scientific Infrastructure | $184,505 | Texas A&M University will purchase powder characterization equipment for the
specific purpose of characterizing radioactive powders. The equipment will
include an X-ray diffractometer and a particle size analyzer.
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| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202018%20Abstracts/Infrastructure_1345_Abstract.pdf | 18 | University of California - Berkeley | Infrastructure | General Scientific Infrastructure | $248,296 | This project targets the deployment of a novel micro and macro scale high
precision machining capability for unirradiated and irradiated materials.
Equipment includes a femto second laser with the related optics, sample
stage, and the required software.
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| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202018%20Abstracts/Infrastructure_1321_Abstract.pdf | 18 | University of Florida | Infrastructure | General Scientific Infrastructure | $249,473 | The proposal aims to enhance the capabilities of the Integrated Nuclear Fuel and Structural Materials (INFSM) research center by adding a mechanical testing facility by upgrading the MTS 100 kN Landmark Test System for radiological work and expanding the existing microstructural characterization capabilities by installing an EDAX electron backscattering diffraction/energy dispersive spectroscopy (EBSD/EDS) unit on the focused ion beam (FIB) tool.
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| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202018%20Abstracts/Infrastructure_1333_Abstract.pdf | 18 | University of Nevada - Reno | Infrastructure | General Scientific Infrastructure | $223,397 | Establish a new in-situ depth sensing nanomechanical testing infrastructure system using the Alemnis SEM Indenter, designed to work in conjunction with a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Upgrades will include a High Load Cell up to 1.5N, High Temperature Module, High Dynamic Module, and additional indenter tips for both room and elevated temperatures.
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| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202018%20Abstracts/Infrastructure_1351_Abstract.pdf | 18 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Infrastructure | General Scientific Infrastructure | $154,065 | The Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering (MNE) at Virginia
Commonwealth University (VCU) proposes to strengthen its academic and
research capabilities in the core area of nuclear material characterization
and detection technology. The main focus of this enhancement will be on
obtaining the benchtop X-ray diffraction (XRD) system in a controlled
environment operating in the range from room temperature up to 500 degrees
Celsius.
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| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202018%20Abstracts/Infrastructure_1297_Abstract.pdf | 18 | Kansas State University | Infrastructure | Reactor Upgrades | $167,493 | The Kansas State University (KSU) TRIGA Mark II Nuclear Reactor Facility proposes to establish a dedicated Sample Handling Laboratory. Upgrades needed include an advanced counting system, pneumatic transfer system, glove box, high-precision balance, and a new fuel handling tool.
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| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202018%20Abstracts/Infrastructure_1299_Abstract.pdf | 18 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Infrastructure | Reactor Upgrades | $631,289 | The goals of the project will be accomplished by installing a suite of two
modular, turnkey hot cells, designed, manufactured and installed by an
established hot cell supplier with the MIT Nuclear Reactor Laboratory.
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| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202018%20Abstracts/Infrastructure_1302_Abstract.pdf | 18 | Missouri Science and Technology | Infrastructure | Reactor Upgrades | $249,138 | The project yields an enhancement for the distance learning capability at the Missouri University of Science and Technology Reactor (MSTR). The safety improvement involves the installation of a 2-Ton capacity overhead crane, digital chart recorders, and a gamma monitoring portal.
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| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202018%20Abstracts/Infrastructure_1301_Abstract.pdf | 18 | North Carolina State University | Infrastructure | Reactor Upgrades | $488,464 | The objective of this project is to establish a hot cell capability at the
PULSTAR reactor of North Carolina State University (NCSU).
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| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202018%20Abstracts/Infrastructure_1295_Abstract.pdf | 18 | University of Florida | Infrastructure | Reactor Upgrades | $281,321 | Refurbish the existing reactor hot cell by replacing the existing manipulators with more capable modern units and reconnecting the reactor fast rabbit to the hot cell via a new trench connection.
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| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202018%20Abstracts/Infrastructure_1298_Abstract.pdf | 18 | University of Maryland | Infrastructure | Reactor Upgrades | $36,717 | Project involves the acquisition of a chart recorder and a radiation hard, underwater camera that will allow the viewing of the reactor core for installing fuel elements.
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| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202018%20Abstracts/Infrastructure_1307_Abstract.pdf | 18 | University of Missouri - Columbia | Infrastructure | Reactor Upgrades | $109,782 | This project will support two activities essential to MURR reactor operations: the fabrication of a new regulating blade drive mechanism and the acquisition of an in-pool camera system capable of withstanding high radiation environments next to the reactor fuel and other irradiated components.
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| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202018%20Abstracts/Infrastructure_1309_Abstract.pdf | 18 | University of Utah | Infrastructure | Reactor Upgrades | $995,600 | University of Utah plans to replace the following for their TRIGA reactor: the old SCRAM relay logic and annunciators, the controller for control rods and magnet supply, chart recorders with digital recorders, failing thermocouples, float sensors, water flow sensors, pH sensor, conductivity sensors, new displays, data logging capability, and additional digital outputs.
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| | https://neup.inl.gov/SiteAssets/FY%202018%20Abstracts/Infrastructure_1310_Abstract.pdf | 18 | University of Wisconsin - Madison | Infrastructure | Reactor Upgrades | $36,300 | Replace the electromechanical coolers attached to the high purity germanium (HPGe) radiation detectors to support the operation and research being conducted at the University of Wisconsin Nuclear Reactor (UWNR) and associated Characterization Laboratory for Irradiated Materials (CLIM).
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