U.S. Department of Energy
Small Business Innovation Research Program
FY 1998 Phase I - Abstracts


ADVANCED OIL AND GAS TECHNOLOGY

  1. Imaging Fractures and Fracture Systems to Assess Reservoir Properties
    American Spectrum Engineering and Science Services, Morgantown, WV
  2. Gaussian Ray Optimized Volumetric Evaluation Rendering (GROVER) for Visualization of Advanced Oil Recovery
    Physical Optics Corporation, Torrance, CA
  3. Coiled Tubing Drilling Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide
    Tempress Technologies, Inc., Kent, WA

ADVANCED COAL/GAS POWER SYSTEMS

  1. Pulse Detonation Combustors (PDCs) for Coal Combustion-Based Power Systems, Inc.
    Adroit Systems, Inc., Bellevue, WA
  2. Oxygen Blown Gasification of Coal Fines
    Eltron Research, Inc., Boulder, CO
  3. Advanced Low-Melting Non-Segregating Electrolyte Compositions for MCFC
    M-C Power Corporation, Burr Ridge, IL
  4. Integrated Premixer and Flashback Arrestor for Lean Pre-Mix and Catalytic Low NOx Combustors
    Precision Combustion, Inc., New Haven, CT

TECHNOLOGIES FOR CLEAN FUELS AND SPECIALTY PRODUCTS

  1. Hybrid Multilayer Membranes for the Selective Separation of Hydrogen from Complex Gas Streams
    CCVD, Inc., dba MicroCoating Technologies, Chamblee, GA
  2. Remediation of Crude-Oil Sludges: A Microwave Approach
    Genesis Laboratories, Inc., Batavia, IL
  3. Carbon Nanostructures from Coal-Derived Liquid Feedstocks
    TDA Research, Inc., Wheat Ridge, CO

STRATEGIES FOR MITIGATION OF GREEN HOUSE GASES AND POLLUTANTS

  1. Greenhouse Gases Sustain Landfill EcoComplex: Utilization of Landfill CO2 for Commercial Crops and Landfill Methane for Fuel Cells
    Acrion Technologies, Inc., Cleveland, OH
  2. Detection of Mercury at the Parts per Quadrillion Level Using Cavity Ringdown Spectroscopy
    ADA Technologies, Inc., Englewood, CO
  3. Low Cost Fine Particulate Stack Monitor
    Physical Sciences, Inc., Andover, MA
  4. CO2 Disposal Potential in Deep Western US Coal
    Sage Discovery, Inc., Meeker, CO

POLLUTION PREVENTION BY COST-EFFECTIVE REPLACEMENT OF TOXIC CHEMICALS

  1. Control of Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion Using Anticolonization Agents
    Bioindustrial Technologies, Inc., Georgetown, TX
  2. Inhibitor Delivery Exploiting Hydrophobic Interference For Simultaneous Corrosion Inhibition and Biofilm Removal
    Eltron Research, Inc., Boulder, CO

HIGH PERFORMANCE NETWORKS AND APPLICATIONS

  1. Automatic LAN Problem Diagnosis and Repair
    Architecture Technology Corporation, Minneapolis, MN
  2. Secure, Data Intensive Collaborative Infrastructure for Multi-Site Coordinated Real-Time and Archived Data Analysis
    Creare, Inc., Hanover, NH
  3. A Massively Parallel Optical Data Interconnect
    Gemfire Corporation, Palo Alto, CA
  4. Ultra-High-Speed Photonic Add-Drop Multiplexers for Wave- Division=Multiplexed Networking
    Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems, Mountain View, CA
  5. Analysis, Prediction and Optimization of Quality of Service in Computer Networks
    NetPredict, Inc., Manlo Park, CA
  6. A Java-Based Environment for Adaptive, Fault-Tolerant Parallel and Distributed Computing
    Scientific Computing Associates, Inc., New Haven, CT
  7. A New Firewall Architecture for Multimedia and High Performance Networks
    Secure Computing Corporation, Roseville, MN
  8. Remote Visualization for Computational Simulations
    TransPix Ferriter Joint Venture, Jersey City, NJ

CHEMICALLY STABLE, MECHANICALLY RELIABLE SURFACE OXIDES FOR HIGH- TEMPERATURE CORROSION PROTECTION

  1. Instrument for Real Time Measurement of Scale Growth at High Temperature and Under Applied Load
    HyperNex a division of Advanced Technology Materials, Inc., State College, PA
  2. High Temperature Oxidation Resistant Alumina Coatings for Advanced Energy and Processing Systems
    Plasma Processes, Inc., Huntsville, AL
  3. Adherent and Reliable Alumina Coating Development
    Surmet Corporation, Burlington, MA
  4. Surface Tailored Nanophase Alumina Coatings for Oxidation Protection of Aluminide Intermetallics
    TDA Research, Inc., Wheat Ridge, CO

INTERMETALLIC ALLOYS FOR STRUCTURAL USE

  1. Novel Net Shape Processing for the Fabrication of Boron-Doped Mo5Si3-Based Intermetallic Alloys for High Temperature Applications
    Micropyretics Heaters International, Inc., Cincinnati, OH

MOLECULARLY ENGINEERED NANOSCALE MATERIALS

  1. Synthesis of Mesoporous Tin Oxide for Chemical Gas Sensors
    CeraMem Corporation, Waltham, MA
  2. Polyurethane-Clay Nanocomposite and Microcellular Foaming
    Industrial Science and Technology Network, Inc., York, PA
  3. Mesoporus Bimetallic Transition Metal Oxides as Solid Acid Catalysts
    T/J Technologies, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI
  4. Barium Titanate/Polymer Nanoscale Composites with Controllable Architectures
    TPL, Inc, Albuquerque, NM

PROCESSING AND CHARACTERIZATION OF THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC MATERIALS AND DEVICES

  1. Thin (<30 micron) Silicon-Film Solar Cells on Glass-Ceramic Substrates
    AstroPower, Inc., Newark, DE
  2. Spectral Sensitization of Nanocrystalline TiO2 by Dye Aggregates
    ChemMotif, Inc., Concord, MA
  3. Dye Sensitized TiO2 Photoelectrochemical Cells with Polymer Electrolytes
    EIC Laboratories, Inc., Norwood, MA
  4. High Resistivity Tin Oxide for CdTe PV Cell Electrodes
    ITN Energy Systems, Inc., Wheat Ridge, CO
  5. Manufacturable Culn(Ga) Se2-Based Solar Cells via Development of Co-Sputtered CulnSe2 Absorber Layers
    Materials Research Group, Inc., Wheatridge, CO
  6. Screen-Printed Solar Cells Based on Nanocrystalline TiO2 Films
    Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc., Watertown, MA
  7. Materials and Processes for High-Performance Cadmium Telluride Photovoltaic Modules
    Solar Cells, Inc., Toledo, OH
  8. Improved Non-Vacuum Processes for Forming CIS Films
    UNISUN, Newbury Park, CA

INNOVATIVE R&D FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES

  1. High Capacity Lithium Battery Cathodes Based on V2O5 Xerogels
    Aveka, Inc., Woodbury, MN
  2. New PEM Electrolyte for High Temperature Fuel Cells
    Cape Cod Research, Inc., East Falmouth, MA
  3. Irreversibility Compensated Metal Oxide Anodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries
    Covalent Associates, Inc., Woburn, MA
  4. Novel Polymer Electrolytes with High Ambient Temperature Conductivity Covalent Associates, Inc., Woburn, MA
  5. Improved High Temperature Polymer Electrolytes for Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cells
    Foster-Miller, Inc., Waltham, MA
  6. High Rate, High Capacity Anodes for Rechargeable Li Batteries
    T/J Technologies, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI
  7. Nanostructured Manganese Dioxides for Li-Ion Batteries
    US Nanocorp, Inc., North Haven, CT
  8. A Mixed Metal Oxide Anode Material for High Energy Density Li-ion Batteries
    Yardney Technical Products, Inc., Pawcatuck, CT

ADVANCED DRILLING SYSTEMS-COMPUTATIONAL ALGORITHM AND SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

  1. Multimedia Interactive Drilling Assistant Systems (MIDAS)
    Knowledge Based Systems, Inc., College Station, TX
  2. Sample Data Expert System(SDES)
    Knowledge Based Systems, Inc., College Station, TX
  3. Autonomous and Intelligent Neurofuzzy Decision Maker for Smart Drilling Systems
    Physical Optics Corporation, Torrance, CA
  4. Direct Micromechanical Simulations of Rock Fracture During Indentation
    Tempress Technologies, Inc., Kent, WA

MEMBRANES FOR ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL SEPARATION

  1. Novel Membranes for Organic/Organic Separations
    Bend Research, Inc., Bend, OR
  2. Novel Low-Cost Zeolite Ceramic Membrane Module
    CeraMem Corporation, Waltham, MA
  3. Supported Zeolite Membranes for Methanol-Water Separation
    Crystals & Ceramics Technology, Inc., Indianapolis, IN
  4. Mixed-Conducting Membranes for the Spontaneous Oxidative Dehydrogenation of Alkanes to Olefins
    Eltron Research, Inc., Boulder, CO
  5. Spontaneous and Selective Methane Oxidative Dimerization Using Catalytic Membrane Reactor
    Eltron Research, Inc., Boulder, CO
  6. Novel Nanofiltration Membranes for the Separation of Solvent/Oil Mixtures
    Membrane Technology and Research, Inc., Menlo Park, CA
  7. Separation of Hydrogen/Light Hydrocarbon Gas Mixtures
    Membrane Technology and Research, Inc., Menlo Park, CA
  8. Gas Adsorption in Unique Molecular Bushes
    NewMan Technologies, Inc., Norman, OK
  9. A Scalable Process for Thin, Defect-Free Zeolite Membranes
    TDA Research, Inc., Wheat Ridge, CO
  10. An Improved Membrane Module Tubesheet for Industrial Separations
    TDA Research, Inc., Wheat Ridge, CO

HIGH-DENSITY, MULTIGENE ASSAY OF GENETIC INFORMATION IN PLANTS AND NON-MEDICAL MICROBES

  1. Yield Enhancement Through Gene Discovery for Disease Control
    Paradigm Genetics, Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC

GENOME, STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY, AND RELATED BIOTECHNOLOGIES

  1. A Quantitative Analytical Tool for Producing DNA-Based Diagnostic Arrays
    Atom Sciences, Inc., Oak Ridge, TN
  2. D-Strap tm DNA Sequencing Chemistry
    Fidelity Systems, Inc., Gaithersburg, MD
  3. Automated Purification of Blood or Bacterial Genomic DNA
    MacConnell Research Corporation, San Diego, CA
  4. Micromachined Silicon Sensor for DNA Sequencing by Hybridization
    TPL, Inc, Albuquerque, NM
  5. A Light-Directed Programmable Molecular Array Synthesizer
    Xeotron Corporation, Ann Arbor, MI

MEDICAL APPLICATIONS

  1. Recovery and Recycle of Xenon Isotopes for High Resolution MRI and SPECT
    Creare, Inc., Hanover, NH
  2. Carborane Derivative Development for Boron Neutron Capture
    Flurochem, Inc., Azusa, CA
  3. A Novel Volumetric Three Dimensional Display Technique for Radiation Therapy Planning
    Genex Technologies, Inc., Kensington, MD
  4. High Resolution Laboratory SPECT System
    Mosaic Imaging Technology, Inc., Palatine, IL
  5. True 3-D Display System for Radionuclide Visualization
    Physical Optics Corporation, Torrance, CA
  6. Technetium Radiotracers for the Dopamine Transporter
    RadioTracer Inc., Guilford, CT

ATMOSPHERIC MEASUREMENT AND SAMPLING TECHNOLOGY

  1. Passive Remote Sensor for the Measurment of Terrestrial Carbon Changes
    Aerodyne Research, Inc., Billerica, MA
  2. An Accurate Radiometer for 0.3 to 100 Microns!
    Boulder Metric, Inc., Boulder, CO
  3. Open Path Carbon Dioxide Sensor
    LI-COR, Inc., Lincoln, NE
  4. High Resolution Broad Band Miniature Integrated Two-Dimensional Spectrometer
    Physical Optics Corporation, Torrance, CA
  5. Diode Laser Water Vapor Sensor for Weather Balloons
    Southwest Sciences, Inc., Santa Fe, NM
  6. Sharp Bandpass AlGaN p-i-n Photodiode Detectors for Ultraviolet B Irradiance Measurements
    SVT Associates, Inc., Eden Prairie, MN
  7. Instrumentation for Water Vapor Measurements for Radiosondes
    Yankee Environmental Systems, Inc., Turners Falls, MA

ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING TECHNOLOGY

  1. Fiber Optic Dissolved Oxygen Sensing System for Remote Monitoring
    Airak Engineering, New Castle, VA
  2. Hollow Optical Waveguide Sensor for Environmental Monitoring
    Arete Associates, Tucson, AZ
  3. Robust Micromachined Silicon Carbide Environmental Sensors
    Boston MicroSystems Inc., Wellesley, MA
  4. Ultra-Sensitive Method for the Determination of the Availability of Soil Ground Contaminants to Groundwater by Leaching
    Critical Angle, LLC, Laramie, WY
  5. Hand-Held Monitor for On-Site Detection of Heavy Metals in Water Using Microfabricated Detector Chips
    Eltron Research, Inc., Boulder, CO
  6. Environmental Sensor Using Micro-Opto-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MOEMS)
    IntelliSense Corporation, Willmington, MA
  7. Detection of Metals in Soil by Spark Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy
    Physical Sciences, Inc., Andover, MA
  8. AIGaN Ultraviolet Light Emitting Diodes for Fiber Optic Sensors
    SVT Associates, Inc., Eden Prairie, MN

REMEDIATION OF SUBSURFACE CONTAMINANTS

  1. Low Cost Reactive Barrier for Sites Contaminated with Radionuclides and Heavy Metals
    Altex Technologies Corporation, Santa Clara, CA
  2. High Spatial Resolution Optical Sensors for DNAPLs
    Dakota Technologies, Inc., Fargo, ND
  3. Mobile Solar DAT Reactor for In-Situ DNAPL Remediation
    Physical Sciences, Inc., Andover, MA

TECHNOLOGIES FOR DECONTAMINATION AND DECOMMISSIONING

  1. In Situ Decontamination of Facilities Containing High Explosives
    Lynntech, Inc., College Station, TX
  2. An In-Pipe Mercury Assay System
    Science and Engineering Associates, Inc., Albuquerque, NM
  3. A Cost-Effective and Mobile Ultrahigh-Pressure Cryogenic System for Decontamination and Decommisioning
    Waterjet Technology, Inc., Kent, WA
  4. Development of an Underwater Cutting Process for Dismantlement and Size Reduction
    Waterjet Technology, Inc., Kent, WA

EFFICIENT SEPARATIONS AND PROCESSING

  1. A Photocatalytic Ti02 Anode and Membrane Reactor for the Enhanced Destruction of Chioro-Organic Compounds in Water
    CeraMem Corporation, Waltham, MA
  2. Removal of Chlorinated VOCs from Groundwater and Other Wastewater Streams
    Membrane Technology and Research, Inc. (MTR), Menlo Park, CA
  3. Adsorbents for Recovery of Metals from Wastewaters and Slurries
    ReyTech Corporation, Bend, OR
  4. Novel Electrochemical Reactor for Separation of Metals
    Ultramet, Pacoima, CA

NUCLEAR PHYSICS INSTRUMENTATION AND TECHNIQUES

  1. Aerogels with Glass-like Transparency for Cherenkov Detectors
    Aspen Systems, Inc., Marlborough, MA
  2. Novel 8-bit Ultrasensitive Signal Digitizer for Reduced-Cost Nuclear Physics Instrumentation
    Hypres, Inc., Elmsford, NY
  3. Maximizing CAMAC and FASTCAMAC to PCI Throughput:A PCI to CAMAC Bridge
    Jorway Corporation, Westbury, NY
  4. A Novel UV Photodetector Array
    NZ Applied Technologies, Inc., Woburn, MA
  5. High Capacity High Speed Optical Data Storage System Based on Diffraction-Free Nanobeam
    Physical Optics Corporation, Torrance, CA
  6. Large Area, Low cost APDs Using Planar Processing
    Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc., Watertown, MA
  7. Solid-State Neutron Detection with LiZnP
    Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc., Watertown, MA
  8. Interactive Web Technologies for Dissemination of Scientific Graphics
    Scientific Digital Visions, Inc., San Jose, CA
  9. Java Technologies for Large, Distributed Database Systems
    Scientific Digital Visions, Inc., San Jose, CA
  10. Software Technologies for the Accurate and Consistent Management of Scientific Data
    Scientific Digital Visions, Inc., San Jose, CA
  11. A New Large Area Monolithic Avalanche Photodiode Array Having Widespread Applications and Lower Manufacturing Costs
    Silicon Power Corporation, Malvern, PA
  12. Gallium Arsenide P-I_N Detectors for High-sensitivity Imaging of Thermal Neutrons
    Spire Corporation, Bedford, MA

NUCLEAR PHYSICS ACCELERATOR TECHNOLOGY

  1. An RF Cavity Tuning Actuator
    American Superconductor Corporation, Westborough, MA
  2. Hydra Cryogenic Refrigerator
    MJS Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc., Gilbert, AZ
  3. Nondestructive Beam Diagnostic Using Diffraction Radiation
    STI Optronics, Inc., Bellvue, WA
  4. Automatic Component Calibration and Error Diagnostics for Model-Based Accelerator Control
    Vista Control Systems, Inc., Los Alamos, NM

ADVANCED CONCEPTS AND TECHNOLOGY FOR HIGH ENERGY ACCELERATORS

  1. Robust, Zirconium Carbide and Hafnium Carbide Field Emitter Cathodes for Accelerator and Beams Applications
    Creatv MicroTech, Inc., Potomac, MD
  2. A High-Brightness, X-Band Photoelectron Linac
    Duly Research, Inc., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
  3. Pulse-to-Pulse Emittance Measurement System
    FARTECH, Inc., San Diego, CA
  4. A Gated Micro-Pulse Electron Gun
    FM Technologies, Inc., Fairfax, VA
  5. Dielectric Wake Field Accelerator
    Omega-P, Inc., New Haven, CT
  6. An Optimization Client for Design Automation
    Simulation Technology & Applied Research, Mequon, WI
  7. An Inexpensive Electron Source
    World Physics Technologies, Inc., Blacksburg, VA
  8. A Multi-Channel Recirculating Loop Signal Regenerator for High Frequency Single-Shot Bunch Length Measurement
    Y.Y. Labs, Inc., Palo Alto, CA

RADIO FREQUENCY ACCELERATOR TECHNOLOGY FOR HIGH ENERGY ACCELERATORS AND COLLIDERS; AND FREE ELECTRON LASERS FOR ENERGY RESEARCH

  1. Sheet-Beam Electron Guns
    FARTECH, Inc., San Diego, CA
  2. Electron Beam Surface Modification for Voltage Breakdown Suppression
    FM Technologies, Inc., Fairfax, VA
  3. A 100 Megavolt per Meter Electron Linear Accelerator System
    Haimson Research Corporation, Santa Clara, CA
  4. W-Band Harmonic Gyro-TWT Amplifier Driver
    Micramics, Inc., Santa Clara, CA
  5. Powerful Triaxial Klystron for X-Band and Beyond
    Mission Research Corporation, Santa Barbara, CA
  6. High-Power 11.4 GHz Microwave Components for Active Bragg Pulse Compressor
    Omega-P, Inc., New Haven, CT
  7. Seventh Harmonic 20 GHz Co-Generator
    Omega-P, Inc., New Haven, CT

ADVANCED CRYOGENIC, HIGH-FIELD SUPERCONDUCTOR, AND SUPERCONDUCTING MAGNET TECHNOLOGIES FOR HIGH ENERGY PARTICLE COLLIDERS

  1. High Magnetic Field T1-Based Superconducting Tape on Biaxially Textured Flexible Metallic Substrates
    ABMP Tech Corporation, Amherst, NY
  2. An Artifical Pinning Center Approach to the Manufacture of High Field NbTaTi Superconducting Wire
    Alabama Cryogenic Engineering, Inc., Huntsville, AL
  3. Fabrication of Rare Earth DOPED Nb3SN Superconductors
    Alchemet, Inc., Aston, PA
  4. Novel BSCCO Composites for High-Field Superconductor Technology
    American Superconductor Corporation, Westborough, MA
  5. Combustion Chemical Vapor Deposition of High Temperature Ceramic Insulator Coatings on Superconductor Wire
    CCVD, Inc., dba MicroCoating Technologies, Chamblee, GA
  6. Develop Technology to Produce Long Lengths of Nb3Al Superconductor Wire
    INNOVARE, Inc., Bath, PA
  7. Development of High Field, High Current Density Nb3Sn Conductor with Engineered Microstructures
    Supercon, Inc., Shrewsbury, MA
  8. Production of Jelly-Roll Process Nb3Al Multifilamentary Superconducting Wire Using Warm Hydrostatic Extrusion
    Supercon, Inc., Shrewsbury, MA

TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE NEXT-GENERATION ELECTRON-POSITRON LINEAR COLLIDER

  1. Highly Efficient and Reliable AC-DC Power Converters for Next- Generation Linear Colliders
    American Research Corporation of Virginia, Radford, VA
  2. Modular Vacuum Pump Power Supply and Controller
    Champion Research, Palo Alto, CA
  3. Reliable Triggered Remote Serial I/O System for High Repetition Rate Accelerators with Pulse-to-Pulse Fast Feedback
    NYCB Real-Time Computing, Inc., Lattingtown, NY
  4. Real Time Measurement and Feedback System for Production Ultra Precision Machining
    Red Cone Research Inc., Conifer, CO
  5. Automated Production of High Precision Copper Accelerator Structure Cells
    Robertson Precision, Inc., Redwood City, CA
  6. Pulsed High Power Switch for the Next-Generation Electron- Positron Linear Collider
    Triton Services, Inc., Electron Technology Div., Easton, PA

HIGH ENERGY DATA ACQUISITION AND PROCESSING

  1. High-Voltage, Fast Turn-on and Turn-off Diamond Switch
    Alameda Applied Sciences Corp., San Leandro, CA
  2. Utra-High Resolution Multi-Hit Time-to-Digital Converter
    Hypres, Inc., Elmsford, NY
  3. Development of Fibre Channel Disk Clusters
    Quantum Research Services, Inc., Durham, NC
  4. A High Performance FASTCAMAC Crate Controller
    SV Systems, LLC, Warwick, NY

HIGH ENERGY PHYSICS DETECTORS

  1. Avalanching MRS Detectors for Scintillation Photodetection
    Cremat, Watertown, MA
  2. High Quantum Efficency Extended Wavelength Vacuum Photocathodes
    Nano Systems Inc., Oxford, CT
  3. Micromachined Ceramic Microchannel Plates
    Nanomaterials Research Corporation, Tucson, AZ
  4. APD Arrays for Calorimetric and Tracking Applications
    Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc., Watertown, MA

FUSION PLASMA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

  1. Positronium Atom Diagnostic Beam for Use in Studying Transport in Fusion Plasma Experiments
    First Point Scientific, Inc., Agoura Hills, CA
  2. Species Selective Pressure Gauge for High Performance Divertors
    HY-Tech Research Corporation, Radford, VA
  3. Affordable, HighPerformance, Multichannel Transient Recorders Utilizing the Latest High Speed ADC's
    Joerger Enterprises, Inc., East Northport, NY
  4. A Hypervelocity Impurity Pellet Injector for Fusion Alpha Diagnostic Studies
    Utron, Inc., Manassas, VA

FUSION MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS

  1. High Field Magnets for Plasma Fusion Confinement Systems
    American Superconductor Corporation, Westborough, MA
  2. High Performance SiC/SiC Composites for Structural Fusion Reactor Components
    Ceramic Composites, Inc., Millersville, MD
  3. Innovative, Low Viscosity, Radiation-Resistant Insulation Systems for Fusion Magnets
    Composite Technology Development, Inc., Lafayette, CO
  4. Beryllium Armored Aluminum Alloy Plasma Facing Components
    Plasma Processes, Inc., Huntsville, AL
  5. Helium Cooled CMC First Wall Structure
    Refractory Composites, Inc., Glen Burnie, MD
  6. High Strength, High Conductivity, Low Activation Copper Matrix Nanocomposite for Fusion Reactor First Wall Application
    Supercon, Inc., Shrewsbury, MA
  7. A Simple and Direct Tungsten Brush Fabrication Technique
    Surmet Corporation, Burlington, MA
  8. Insulating Coatings Development for Vanadium Alloys for Use in Fusion Systems
    Surmet Corporation, Burlington, MA
  9. An Improved Reaction-Bonded Silicon Carbide Process for SiC/SiC Composites
    TDA Research, Inc., Wheat Ridge, CO
  10. Fusion Materials & Components, Subtopic a. Structural Materials & Insulating Coatings
    TPL, Inc, Albuquerque, NM

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES FOR COMMERCIAL NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS AND SPACE POWER SYSTEMS

  1. The Development of "ShortWatch," a Novel Overtemperature and Mechanical Damage Sensing Technology for Wires or Cables
    BPW Incorporated, Dahlonega, GA
  2. Refractory Metal Wicks for Extended Lifetime in AMTEC Power Systems
    Creare, Inc., Hanover, NH

SMALL WIND TURBINE APPLICATIONS

  1. Optimized Wind-Generator and Pump-Motor Controller
    Foster-Miller, Inc., Waltham, MA
  2. Variable Speed Ice Making System for Wind Generated Power
    Foster-Miller, Inc., Waltham, MA
  3. Voltage and Frequency Insensitive Vapor Compressor Cycle Ice Plant
    Lynntech, Inc., College Station, TX
  4. An Economical Standalone Wind-Electric Ice Making System
    Yankee Environmental Systems, Inc., Turners Falls, MA

HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY

  1. Low Cost, High Power Density Axial Gap Motor for Hybrid Electric Vehicles Precision Magnetic Bearing Systems, Inc., Cohoes, NY
  2. Passive Phase-Change Augmented Thermal Management Scheme for Induction Motors SatCon Technology Corporation, Cambridge, MA
  3. Hybrid Hydrocarbon/Oxygen Sensor for Automotive Emissions Monitoring SVT Associates, Inc., Eden Prairie, MN
  4. Integrated Electric Traction System Unique Mobility, Inc., Golden, CO
  5. Reducing the Cost of Electric Propulsion Motors through Optimization of Stator Coils Visual Computing Systems Corporation, Greenville, IN

MATERIAL CORROSION PREVENTION FOR ABSORPTION CYCLE HEAT PUMPS AND CHILLERS

  1. Development of Corrosion Inhibitors for Absorption Heat Pumps Advanced Mechanical Technology, Inc., Watertown, MA
  2. Absorption Chiller Corrosion Protection Rocky Research, Boulder City, NV
  3. Novel Organic Corrosion Inhibitors for Steel TDA Research, Inc., Wheat Ridge, CO

COATINGS FOR DIE CASTING DIES

  1. The Short-Pulse Plasma Implantation/Coating Process for Extending the Life of Die Casting Dies First Point Scientific, Inc., Agoura Hills, CA
  2. PVD Coating of Dies Using Superhard Nano-layered Composite Coatings Hard Coating, Inc., Evansville, IN
  3. Development of an Innovative Laser Assisted Coating Process for Extending Lifetime of Metal Casting Dies Karta Technology, Inc., San Antonio, TX
  4. The Application of Plasma Assist Chemical Vapor Deposition (PACVD) Coatings for Die Casting Dies Materials and Electrochemical Research (MER), Tucson, AZ
  5. Micromechanically Compliant Coating for Die Casting Dies Surmet Corporation, Burlington, MA
  6. Hard, Wear Resistant Coatings for Die-Casting Dies by and Advanced Filtered Cathodic Arc Deposition Process UES, Inc., Dayton, OH

BIOMASS POWER

  1. Clean and Cost-Effective Utilization of Sewage Sludge Energy and Environmental Research Corporation, Irvine, CA
  2. A Decision Support System for Willow (Salix) to Improve Site Selection, Site Management, and Lower Production Cost Highland Geographic, Inc., Burlington, VT
  3. Continuous Hydrogen Generation Using Simple Jetting Principles With CO2 and Fines Separation in Moving-bed of Circulating Regenerable Lime Low Cost Energy Company, Greenville, SC
  4. An Advanced Concept for Cost-Effective, Modular Biomass Power Systems Manufacturing and Technology Conversion International, Inc., Columbia, MD
  5. Charcoaled Fueled Direct Carbon Fuel Cell for Modular Biomass Power Systems Scientific Applications and Research Associates (SARA), Inc., Huntington Beach, CA
  6. Demonstration of Innovative Biomass-fueled Power Generator (BPG) for Rural Areas Stirling Technology Company, Kennewick, WA

ADVANCED TRANSPORTABLE ANALYTICAL AND COLLECTION TECHNOLOGIES FOR NONPROLIFERATION AND LAW ENFORCEMENT APPLICATIONS

  1. Flourescence Detection of Latent Images Ciencia, Inc., East Hartford, CT
  2. Inexpensive, Lightweight, Portable, Large Image Area, X-ray Display System, with Wireless Data Transmission Capability Industrial Quality, Inc., Gaithersburg, MD
  3. Automatic Hyperspectral Camera for Latent Fingerprint Detection and Contrast Enhancement Physical Optics Corporation, Torrance, CA
  4. High Speed Acousto-Optic Tuner for CO2 Laser Wavelength Control Physical Optics Corporation, Torrance, CA
  5. Development of a Smart Air Sampler System Research International, Inc., Woodinville, WA
  6. Frequency-Domain Lifetime Fluorescence (fLF) Imaging for Latent Fingerprint Detection & Visualization Systems & Processes Engineering Corporation (SPEC), Austin, TX

SAFEGUARDS, SECURITY AND MATERIAL ACCOUNTABILITY FOR SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL

  1. A 10 Kelvin Pulse Tube Cryocooler Concept Alabama Cryogenic Engineering, Inc., Huntsville, AL
  2. High Speed Acousto-Optic Tuner Aurora Associates, Santa Clara, CA
  3. Development of a 1W, 10 K Reverse Brayton Cycle Crycooler Doty Scientific, Inc., Columbia, SC
  4. Development of High Speed Mercury Cadmium Telluride Detector Arrays with Integral Readouts Fermionics Corporation, Simi Valley, CA