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Nanoengineered Intermetallics for Energy Systems--Powdermet, Inc., 9960 Glenoaks Boulevard, Unit A, Sun Valley, CA  91352-1064; 818-768-640

Mr. Andrew Sherman, Principal Investigator

Mr. Andrew Sherman, Business Official

DOE Grant No. DE-FG03-00ER83079

Amount:  $99,970

 

Current and next-generation coal combustion systems require materials that operate for long lifetimes under severe conditions such as high mechanical load, and extreme corrosion, oxidation, and temperature conditions.  The proposed program will address this problem by creating an advanced FeAl alloy system.  This alloy system meets the criteria for operating under extreme operating conditions over long lifetimes, and will be produced using Powdermet’s patented “Re-circulating fast fluidized bed” chemical vapor deposition technology.  The Phase I program will develop sintering, nanoengineered powder design, powder manufacturing, characterization, and consolidation procedures for producing the FeAl advanced alloy system.  Phase I shall also include an economic feasibility study.

 

Commercial Applications and Other Benefits as described by the awardee:  Commercial applications include advanced combustion systems, boilers, diesel engine components, chemical processing equipment, catalyst supports, and hot gas filters