This SBIR Phase I project awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program aims to advance the development of oxide dispersion-strengthened superalloys for use in hydrogen-fueled gas turbines. The $275,000 award to Top Grain Technologies, Inc. will fund the fabrication and testing of additively manufactured alloy specimens to assess their suitability for high-temperature, hydrogen-rich environments. The key objectives are to optimize the alloy composition, manufacturing process, and component performance data to enable the conversion of industrial gas turbines to sustainable hydrogen fuel. This work supports the broader impact of reducing over 1 GT of CO2 emissions by facilitating the transition to hydrogen-powered turbines for power generation. The project runs from February 2024 to January 2025 and may involve subawards to support the research and development activities.
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