[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 137 (Tuesday, July 18, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36790-36791]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-17620]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Golden Field Office; Notice of Federal Assistance Award to
DynaMetrix Corporation
AGENCY: Department of Energy.
ACTION: Notice of financial assistance award in response to an
unsolicited financial assistance application.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), pursuant to the DOE
Financial Assistance Rules, 10 CFR 600.14, is announcing its intention
to enter into a cooperative agreement with DynaMetrix Corporation
(DMX), to conduct research, design, and demonstration of a refiner GAP
and WEAR measurement system that will be used in the pulp and paper
industry. The DMX project represents an innovative, commercially viable
technology that will result in increased paper quality and increased
use of recycled paper in the manufacturing of paper.
ADDRESSES: Questions regarding this announcement may be addressed to
the U.S. Department of Energy, Golden Field Office, 1617 Cole Blvd.,
Golden, Colorado 80401, Attention: John Lewis, Contract Specialist. The
telephone number is 303-275-4739.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This award is a result of a DOE published
Notice of Program Interest for the Pulp and Paper Industry. The DOE has
evaluated the unsolicited application according to paragraphs 600.14 of
the DOE Assistance Regulations, 10 CFR 600, and the criteria for
selection in paragraph 600.14(e)(1). Based on this evaluation, it is
recommended that the unsolicited application for Federal Assistance
entitled, ``Refiner Disc GAP and WEAR Measurement Method,'' submitted
by DMX, be accepted for support.
The DMX project is a four-phased program proposed to span 3.5
years. Phase I will be completed during the first year. Phase II will
be completed during the first two years. Phases III and IV will be
accomplished during the final two years. The work scope includes: Phase
I--Measurement Technique Feasibility, Phase II--Design, Construct, and
Write Software for the Measurement System, Phase III--Evaluate the
First Prototype Measurement System, and Phase IV--Testing and
Demonstration.
The objective of Phase I is to study the feasibility of the
proposed measurement technique. DMX will work with the Oregon Graduate
Institute (OGI) in selecting the possible materials to be examined for
production of the measurement sensor. Accelerated wear tests on the
selected materials will be performed by the OGI. Phase II of the
project encompasses the building of three test systems. DMX will employ
a contractor to develop the written specification, system design, and
software program. This system will be connected to the Phase I refiner
simulator and thoroughly tested in a lab environment. Phase III
evaluates the prototype measurement system in a designed experiment
using low consistency refining. After software modification from the
first experiment, the improved system will undergo a designed
experiment using a ThermoMechanical refinery at the Georgia Institute
of Technology testing facility. The final Phase has two components. The
first provides real world testing at Boise Cascade Corporation's West
Tacoma Pulp and Paper Plant in Washington. In the second, DMX will join
with J&L Fiber Services, Beloit Corporation, and Measurex Corporation
to establish the manufacturing and marketing of the systems for
commercial application.
The proposal has been found to be meritorious, and it is
recommended that the unsolicited application be accepted for support.
The DMX program represents a new technology that could result in
reduced cost and improved efficiencies for the pulp and paper industry.
DMX has demonstrated capabilities in the technologies directly related
to the proposed project and personnel that should provide a basis for a
successful project.
The proposed project is not eligible for financial assistance under
a recent, current, or planned solicitation. This award will not be made
for at least 14 days, to allow for public comment.
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The project cost over 3.5 years (including four phases) is
estimated to be $1,770,926 total, with the DOE share being $1,343,497.
Issued in Golden, Colorado, on July 10, 1995.
John W. Meeker,
Chief, Procurement, GO.
[FR Doc. 95-17620 Filed 7-17-95; 8:45 am]
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