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Attachment A

Extrusion Equipment Specification

August 24, 2022 Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory

Table of Contents

Introduction

The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory system and is owned and operated by the DOE. NETL supports the DOE mission to enable a net-zero carbon economy by mid-century. As such, it has advanced alloy manufacturing laboratories focusing on improving manufacturing and materials performance in an array of challenging environments, including for the production and utilization of hydrogen from carbonaceous sources with carbon capture. As part of this mission, NETL has an immediate need for equipment to extrude material from high strength steel and nickel-base superalloys. The minimum requirements for the extrusion press are described below.

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Specifications

2.1 Technical Specification for the 900 Ton Extrusion Press

The 900 Ton Extrusion Press shall be a hydraulic, horizontal stroking, monolithic frame type. The press shall be designed for a concentrically loaded extruding application using 3.0”, 4.0” and 5.0” diameter billets (associated containers, stem assembly, etc. are separate items).

The press shall be equipped the following primary components and features:

· Thermally stress relieved, monolithic press frame optimized using finite element analysis.

· One (1) single-acting main pressing cylinder.

· Two (2) double-acting main slide pullback cylinders.

· Two (2) double-acting container slide cylinders.

· One (1) double-acting die slide cylinder.

· Deep, heavy fabricated main slide with bolt pattern to accommodate mounting of the stem and holder.

· Deep, heavy fabricated secondary slide to house the heated container, with quick change over feature.

· Adjustable 8-point roller type precision guide arrangement for the main slide.

· Self-lubricated, precision 8-point, thermal compensating guiding package for heated container slide.

· Solid steel die slide plate with mounting for customer supplied extrusion dies.

· Platform mounted and self-contained multi-pump based hydraulic drive package using logic valve & manifold technology along with hydraulic piping package.

· One (1) press service and maintenance platform complete with safety railings and access stairs.

· Allen Bradley, Control Logix PLC based electrical control package complete with PanelView plus1000 operator interface mounted in a pendent style operator’s control station,

· Comprehensive control features including programmable pressing tonnage, programmable pressing speed, slide position control and monitoring, multi-mode capability, jog functions, extensive fault diagnostics and other useful features as appropriate. The press electrical control system will be designed with full integration of the ancillary equipment.

· Open drip-proof pump motor and full voltage motor starter,

· Operator Protection Package comprised of front safety light curtain and fence guarding package complete with mounting brackets and control interface,

· The press shall be arranged for mounting on a suitable foundation. The location and magnitude of press loading on the foundation will be specified by the winning bidder for use by the NETL’s structural engineer for pit and foundation design. Support beams and other structures necessary to carry the press are to be supplied and installed by NETL.

General Mechanical Specifications:

Maximum pressing force, main slide

900 tons

Maximum net return force, main slide

10 tons

Stripping force, main slide

90 tons

Maximum sealing force, container slide

90 tons

Maximum return force, container slide

4 tons

Stripping force, container slide

90 tons

Main slide (L-R x T-B)

38” x 36”

Slide Stroke

40”

Container slide (L-R x T-B)

38” x 33”

Slide Stroke

12”

Die Slide Stroke

40”

Depth of press

8’-6”

Height of press

12”-0”

Length of press

23’-0"

Height of centerline above floor

41"

Speeds

Pressing speed (max)

0.12 in/sec.

Pressing speed (min)

0.12 in/min.

Stripping speed

0.32 in/sec.

Return speed

8 in/sec.

Stripping speed

0.2 mm/sec.

Opening speed

1 in/sec.

System Pressure

Hydraulic operating pressure (Max)

4740 psi

Installed Power

Primary pumping arrangement

75 HP

Pilot pressure pump arrangement

15 HP

Primary Power

480V/3Ph/60Hz

Control Power

24 VDC

2.2 3.0in Diameter Container and Stem Assembly

2.3 4.0in Diameter Container and Stem Assembly

2.4 5.0in Diameter Container and Stem Assembly

NRTL Certification

All the equipment provided by the vendor shall be electrically inspected by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory and certified prior to acceptance by the Government. This will be inclusive of but not limited to the power supply, PLC, accessories, etc. To include Factory Acceptance Testing and field inspection at NETL, 1450 Queen Ave. SW Albany OR 97321, if not already NRTL listed.

Manuals and Drawings A digital copy of the equipment manuals shall be provided with the machine. The manuals shall contain at a minimum: basic machine operation, maintenance, and reference information, published information on commercial components, as well as material lists and assembly drawings to identify and/or order any spare parts for the equipment. Along with the manual, the manufacturer shall provide a complete set of assembly drawings, electrical schematics, and a floor plan for the layout of the equipment.

Shipping

The cost of shipping shall be listed as a separate line item. If there is no charge for shipping, a simple statement such as “Shipping Included” shall be stated on the quote. The extrusion press shall be delivered (shipped) to NETL, 1450 Queen Ave. SW Albany OR 97321.

Commission and Training

Start-up, commissioning, and training for the extrusion press shall be provided by the vendor at NETL, 1450 Queen Av, SW. Albany, OR, 97321.

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