60NANB24D125
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Purpose: WSU has an immediate need for funding that will directly support domestic needs related to isotope production and applied research, with expectation for further growth once a hot cell facility is completed.
Completion of a hot cell facility addition, this project, will result in immediate enhancements of current reactor operations, radioisotope production capabilities, and catalyze future growth of nuclear science and engineering at WSU.
Addition of this hot cell facility will allow for production, research, and use of high activity radioisotopes, increased materials research of materials in extreme nuclear environments, development of new fuels, materials, and systems, and development of production and utilization processes for nuclear materials and radioisotopes.
Activities to be performed: A newly constructed addition to the DRF of approximately 5,000 square feet will be attached to the northeast section of the existing building, specifically connected to the east wall of the reactor high bay area.
The facility will house hot cells, wet laboratory space, a teaching space and touring area, a shipping/receiving area, and a loading dock.
The project will require generation of documents related to design/build team selection and a design approach to consider future hot cell and instrumentation installations, radioactive material handling capacity, and increase reactor products shipments to and from the DRF.
The proposed project will require site preparation to include demolition of a small existing outbuilding structure, and design and construction of the facility addition with integration into the current structure (the DRF) with entrances and exits from the addition to the existing building.
Expected outcomes: Funding for this project will support WSU goals and projects within local, state, and national priorities.
Nuclear research enhancement, operational enhancement, nuclear workforce, radioisotope availability enhancement in the Pacific Northwest region, hot cell incorporation into the hot cell facility.
Intended beneficiaries: The NSC has longstanding relationships with service center customers and applied and fundamental research collaborators in nuclear non-proliferation, nuclear chemistry, and the nuclear industry.
The hot cell facility will increase the volume of business from these customers and research projects as they represent a regional capacity for both research and capabilities that are unique.
Several next generation nuclear reactor companies in Washington State are interested in leveraging the enhanced NSC with a new hot cell facility to support research and development for materials in new reactors.
The incorporation of a hot cell facility into the NSC would increase WSU's potential for engagement with the commercial nuclear and isotope production industries supporting the nuclear workforce in the Pacific Northwest (PNW).
Additionally, three classes are offered through NSC in reactor operations, and the hot cell facility will offer opportunities for several courses centered on the use of nuclear technology, radioisotope development, and hot cell operations, thereby enhancing educational opportunities, breadth of the nuclear science program, and enhance workforce development in this specialized field.
The increased visibility of the Dodgen Research Facility is aimed at recruiting students, faculty, and people interested in nuclear science to WSU.
PNNL and INL have research and development programs in nuclear science and materials that would significantly benefit from the presence of a hot cell facility in proximity from both a workforce development and research standpoint.
Subrecipient activities: The recipient does not intend to subaward funds.
Completion of a hot cell facility addition, this project, will result in immediate enhancements of current reactor operations, radioisotope production capabilities, and catalyze future growth of nuclear science and engineering at WSU.
Addition of this hot cell facility will allow for production, research, and use of high activity radioisotopes, increased materials research of materials in extreme nuclear environments, development of new fuels, materials, and systems, and development of production and utilization processes for nuclear materials and radioisotopes.
Activities to be performed: A newly constructed addition to the DRF of approximately 5,000 square feet will be attached to the northeast section of the existing building, specifically connected to the east wall of the reactor high bay area.
The facility will house hot cells, wet laboratory space, a teaching space and touring area, a shipping/receiving area, and a loading dock.
The project will require generation of documents related to design/build team selection and a design approach to consider future hot cell and instrumentation installations, radioactive material handling capacity, and increase reactor products shipments to and from the DRF.
The proposed project will require site preparation to include demolition of a small existing outbuilding structure, and design and construction of the facility addition with integration into the current structure (the DRF) with entrances and exits from the addition to the existing building.
Expected outcomes: Funding for this project will support WSU goals and projects within local, state, and national priorities.
Nuclear research enhancement, operational enhancement, nuclear workforce, radioisotope availability enhancement in the Pacific Northwest region, hot cell incorporation into the hot cell facility.
Intended beneficiaries: The NSC has longstanding relationships with service center customers and applied and fundamental research collaborators in nuclear non-proliferation, nuclear chemistry, and the nuclear industry.
The hot cell facility will increase the volume of business from these customers and research projects as they represent a regional capacity for both research and capabilities that are unique.
Several next generation nuclear reactor companies in Washington State are interested in leveraging the enhanced NSC with a new hot cell facility to support research and development for materials in new reactors.
The incorporation of a hot cell facility into the NSC would increase WSU's potential for engagement with the commercial nuclear and isotope production industries supporting the nuclear workforce in the Pacific Northwest (PNW).
Additionally, three classes are offered through NSC in reactor operations, and the hot cell facility will offer opportunities for several courses centered on the use of nuclear technology, radioisotope development, and hot cell operations, thereby enhancing educational opportunities, breadth of the nuclear science program, and enhance workforce development in this specialized field.
The increased visibility of the Dodgen Research Facility is aimed at recruiting students, faculty, and people interested in nuclear science to WSU.
PNNL and INL have research and development programs in nuclear science and materials that would significantly benefit from the presence of a hot cell facility in proximity from both a workforce development and research standpoint.
Subrecipient activities: The recipient does not intend to subaward funds.
Awardee
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Pullman,
Washington
99164-0001
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
None
Washington State University was awarded
Enhancing Nuclear Science: Hot Cell Facility Isotope Production Research
Project Grant 60NANB24D125
worth $7,565,580
from the National Institute of Standards and Technology in September 2024 with work to be completed primarily in Pullman Washington United States.
The grant
has a duration of 3 years and
was awarded through assistance program 11.617 Congressionally-Identified Projects.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 9/6/24
Period of Performance
9/1/24
Start Date
8/31/27
End Date
Funding Split
$7.6M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$7.6M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
60NANB24D125
SAI Number
60NANB24D125_0
Award ID URI
EXE
Awardee Classifications
Public/State Controlled Institution Of Higher Education
Awarding Office
1333ND DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Funding Office
1333ND DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Awardee UEI
XRJSGX384TD6
Awardee CAGE
0REY0
Performance District
WA-05
Senators
Maria Cantwell
Patty Murray
Patty Murray
Modified: 9/6/24