Guided wave phased array for spent fuel dry storage canister evaluation

This $199,724 federal Project Grant award was provided by the Department of Energy's Office of Science (CFDA 81.049, Office of Science Financial Assistance Program) to FBS Inc. (doing business as Guidedwave), a for-profit small business based in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. The grant funding supports the development of a "Guided Wave Phased Array for Spent Fuel Dry Storage Canister Evaluation", a research project focused on advanced non-destructive testing technologies for monitoring and inspecting spent nuclear fuel storage systems. Guidedwave has an established history of securing federal research and development contracts, particularly in the areas of ultrasonic sensing and imaging. This 1-year grant project, awarded on July 22, 2024, aligns with the Office of Science's mission to advance scientific discoveries and technological innovations that enhance U.S. energy, economic, and national security.