2232610
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
SBIR Phase I: Development and Integration of Reactor Enhancements for High Temperature Superconductive Wire Production - The broader impact/commercial potential of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project is to develop technology for the next generation of high-temperature superconducting wire production that will increase the throughput and quality of power transmission through the wire. Lowering wire costs is an integral part in the commercialization of cables that carry 5-10x more power than traditional copper cables and can meet increasing electricity demands using existing rights-of-way.
High-temperature superconducting technology also enables magnetic-confinement fusion which has the potential to provide abundant clean energy. This SBIR Phase I project proposes to perform research, development, and testing for the mass production of high-temperature superconducting wire at high current capacity and low cost. The goal is to understand the technologies, validate performance at a process level, and then transfer the validated technology into reliable high performing designs that will be integrated into the system design.
The research focuses on technologies that increase the conversion efficiency of the precursor material into high-temperature superconducting film deposited on a textured micron-thin metal base tape. The work focuses on the following technologies: design of solid precursor feeds for solid to vapor flow generation and higher growth rate films; development of photo-activation and ultraviolet-enhanced technologies; enhancement of tape temperature uniformity for high current capacity via susceptor material selection and radiation properties.
This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
High-temperature superconducting technology also enables magnetic-confinement fusion which has the potential to provide abundant clean energy. This SBIR Phase I project proposes to perform research, development, and testing for the mass production of high-temperature superconducting wire at high current capacity and low cost. The goal is to understand the technologies, validate performance at a process level, and then transfer the validated technology into reliable high performing designs that will be integrated into the system design.
The research focuses on technologies that increase the conversion efficiency of the precursor material into high-temperature superconducting film deposited on a textured micron-thin metal base tape. The work focuses on the following technologies: design of solid precursor feeds for solid to vapor flow generation and higher growth rate films; development of photo-activation and ultraviolet-enhanced technologies; enhancement of tape temperature uniformity for high current capacity via susceptor material selection and radiation properties.
This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
Awardee
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Houston,
Texas
77040-3533
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
None
Metox International was awarded
Project Grant 2232610
worth $255,938
from National Science Foundation in July 2023 with work to be completed primarily in Houston Texas United States.
The grant
has a duration of 5 months and
was awarded through assistance program 47.084 NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships.
SBIR Details
Research Type
SBIR Phase I
Title
SBIR Phase I:Development and Integration of Reactor Enhancements for High Temperature Superconductive Wire Production
Abstract
The broader impact/commercial potential of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project is to develop technology for the next generation of high-temperature superconducting wire production that will increase the throughput and quality of power transmission through the wire.Lowering wire costs is an integral part in the commercialization of cables that carry 5-10x more power than traditional copper cables and can meet increasing electricity demands using existing rights-of-way. High-temperature superconducting technology also enables magnetic-confinement fusion which has the potential to provide abundant clean energy._x000D_ _x000D_ This SBIR Phase I project proposes to perform research, development, and testing for the mass production of high-temperature superconducting wire at high current capacity and low cost. The goal is to understand the technologies, validate performance at a process level, and then transfer the validated technology into reliable high performing designs that will be integrated into the system design. The research focuses on technologies that increase the conversion efficiency of the precursor material into high-temperature superconducting film deposited on a textured micron-thin metal base tape. The work focuses on the following technologies: design of solid precursor feeds for solid to vapor flow generation and higher growth rate films; development of photo-activation and ultraviolet-enhanced technologies; enhancement of tape temperature uniformity for high current capacity via susceptor material selection and radiation properties._x000D_ _x000D_ This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
Topic Code
EN
Solicitation Number
NSF 22-551
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 7/18/23
Period of Performance
7/15/23
Start Date
12/31/23
End Date
Funding Split
$255.9K
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$255.9K
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
2232610
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Small Business
Awarding Office
491503 TRANSLATIONAL IMPACTS
Funding Office
491503 TRANSLATIONAL IMPACTS
Awardee UEI
TFVMC79K1LA4
Awardee CAGE
3ESC6
Performance District
38
Senators
John Cornyn
Ted Cruz
Ted Cruz
Representative
Wesley Hunt
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Related Activities, National Science Foundation (049-0100) | General science and basic research | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $255,938 | 100% |
Modified: 7/18/23