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Neutron
and Electron Beam Instrumentation (MSC P1A20-205)--Materials
Sciences Corporation,
500
Office Center Drive, Suite 250,
Fort
Washington,
PA
19034-3219; 215-542-8400
Mr.
Gerald V. Flanagan, Principal Investigator, Flanagan@materials-sciences.com
Mr.
Adam T. Rosen, Business Official, adam@materials-science.com
DOE
Grant No. DE-FG02-02ER83490
Amount:
$99,802
The
neutron energy levels desired for the next generation of neutron choppers, used
in materials science research, require rotational speeds that exceed the
capabilities of traditional materials. Advanced composite materials offer the
capability of obtaining the speeds desired, along with the necessary large
aperture sizes. To address the
technology issues associated with the use of these advanced materials, this
project will combine focused risk-reduction research with detailed computer
simulations of chopper designs that use the new materials. The
risk-reduction will address the unique environment of a chopper design, and the
effects on composite materials. The
computer simulation will be used to optimize novel configurations that take the
greatest advantage of these materials. Phase
I will address the effects of neutron radiation on organic matrix composite
materials (such as graphite reinforced epoxy). Two
chopper designs will result: one
design will use an organic matrix composite, while the other will use a
non-organic matrix, such as a ceramic.
Commercial Applications and Other Benefits as described by the awardee:
Numerous neutron spectrometers throughout the world are looking to
upgrade their instrumentation. Besides the Fermi chopper, the technology will
apply to any of the other choppers, or any instruments that involve high-speed
rotating components.
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