OIT Times: Inventions & Innovation Announce Grants for Concept and Development Proposals

March 24, 2000

The Inventions & Innovation (I&I) Program recently announced grants of $40,000 for 13 concept and up to $200,000 for 11 technology development proposals. Sample projects: aser Sensor for Optimization of Compressor Stations and Refinery Operationswill enable rapid monitoring and leak detection from valves and flanges in natural gas and liquid pipeline compressor stations....  New High Temperature Coating for Gas Turbineswill provide enhanced cracking resistance and oxidation protection for hot section components of gas turbines. The coating will provide significant energy savings by simplifying coating steps and extending component life.... ough-Coated Hard Powders: A New Paradigm in Mining and Machining Tool Materialswill demonstrate a new process to sinter tungsten carbide particles to increase hardness, strength, abrasion resistance and tool life. For more information, visit www.oit.doe.gov/inventions.... The next solicitation for both the I&I and NICE3 programs will be released in May.