INL Innovation Spotlight LVDT Intrinsic Temperature Measurement: Revolutionizing Precision Sensing
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- BA-1553
- Agency
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Department of Energy
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 221113 Nuclear Electric Power Generation
- PSC
- 4470 Nuclear Reactors
- Place of performance
- Idaho Falls, Idaho 83415, United States
- Points of contact
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About this opportunity
The Department of Energy has published a Special Notice for the INL Innovation Spotlight LVDT Intrinsic Temperature Measurement, which aims to revolutionize precision sensing in medical, aerospace, and research applications. The Special Notice describes an innovative method to directly measure internal temperatures of Linear Variable Differential Transformers (LVDTs), a critical sensor used in material test reactors, eliminating the need for external thermocouples and improving measurement accuracy.
The purpose of this Special Notice is to highlight the LVDT Intrinsic Temperature Measurement technology, which is currently at Technology Readiness Level 4, and to seek potential partners for further development and commercialization. The Special Notice provides details on the benefits of this technology, including direct temperature sensing, elimination of external compensation, improved accuracy in extreme conditions, and long-term stability. The technology is protected by a U.S. Provisional Patent Application, and the Department of Energy is offering strategic licensing opportunities to small businesses to help drive innovation and economic growth.
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INL Innovation Spotlight
LVDT Intrinsic Temperature Measurement: Revolutionizing Precision Sensing
The LVDT Intrinsic Temperature Measurement improves accuracy in material test reactors by directly sensing internal temperatures, providing precise results in medical and aerospace applications.
Overview:
Linear Variable Differential Transformers (LVDTs) are essential sensors in global material test reactors. They measure vital parameters in the extreme conditions of irradiation tests. Traditionally, these tests used LVDTs in conjunction with thermocouples to measure temperature. However, this setup couldn't accurately measure the internal temperature of the LVDT. This gap, combined with the limited supply from IFE, highlights the market's urgent need for improved temperature precision in sensitive environments. The demand for accurate and reliable sensors continuously grows with healthcare, aerospace, and research applications. This underscores a significant opportunity in sectors where precision is crucial.
Description:
The LVDT Intrinsic Temperature Measurement method innovates by using the LVDT's coils to measure temperature, eliminating the need for external thermocouples directly. This breakthrough enables precise and real-time temperature data from within the LVDT body, greatly enhancing measurement accuracy in irradiation tests and other applications. Additionally, this method simplifies sensor assembly and improves performance in environments where traditional LVDTs struggle with thermal variations.
Benefits:
- Direct Temperature Sensing: Provides precise internal temperature readings, increasing measurement accuracy.
- Eliminates External Compensation: Reduces complexity and potential inaccuracies by removing the need for additional temperature compensation equipment.
- Improved Accuracy in Extreme Conditions: Ensures reliable performance in high-temperature and gamma heating scenarios, essential for critical applications.
- Long-term Stability: Maintaining consistent and accurate data over extended periods is vital for long-duration irradiation tests and other sensitive applications.
Applications:
- Medical Equipment: Ensures precise positioning in LINAC systems for cancer treatments.
- Manufacturing: Guarantees accurate measurements in the automotive and aerospace industries.
- Aerospace: Maintains measurement accuracy in flight control systems under extreme conditions.
- Research and Development: Offers reliable data in lab environments with fluctuating temperatures.
- Military Applications: Ensures precision in weapon systems across various climates.
Development Status:
TRL 4 – Validated in a laboratory environment.
IP Status:
US Provisional Patent Application No. 63/549,266, “LVDT Intrinsic Temperature Measurement,” BEA Docket No. BA-1553.
INL Tech Partnerships: Your Gateway to Innovation
INL offers strategic access to proprietary technology, enhancing small business growth and contributing to economic and public advancement. We cater licensing terms to each business we work with, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements. Engage with our diverse technology offerings to propel your company forward.
Learn more about our licensing opportunities and the support we provide at https://inl.gov/technology-deployment/. For specific discussions on how your business can benefit, please contact Andrew Rankin at td@inl.gov.
INL’s Technology Deployment department focuses exclusively on licensing intellectual property and partnering with industry collaborators capable of commercializing our innovations. Our goal is to commercialize the technologies developed by INL researchers. We do not engage in purchasing, manufacturing, procurement decisions, or providing funding. Additionally, this is not a call for external services to assist in the development of this technology.
Update #1 ·
INL Innovation Spotlight
LVDT Intrinsic Temperature Measurement: Revolutionizing Precision Sensing
The LVDT Intrinsic Temperature Measurement improves accuracy in material test reactors by directly sensing internal temperatures, providing precise results in medical and aerospace applications.
Overview:
Linear Variable Differential Transformers (LVDTs) are essential sensors in global material test reactors. They measure vital parameters in the extreme conditions of irradiation tests. Traditionally, these tests used LVDTs in conjunction with thermocouples to measure temperature. However, this setup couldn't accurately measure the internal temperature of the LVDT. This gap, combined with the limited supply from IFE, highlights the market's urgent need for improved temperature precision in sensitive environments. The demand for accurate and reliable sensors continuously grows with healthcare, aerospace, and research applications. This underscores a significant opportunity in sectors where precision is crucial.
Description:
The LVDT Intrinsic Temperature Measurement method innovates by using the LVDT's coils to measure temperature, eliminating the need for external thermocouples directly. This breakthrough enables precise and real-time temperature data from within the LVDT body, greatly enhancing measurement accuracy in irradiation tests and other applications. Additionally, this method simplifies sensor assembly and improves performance in environments where traditional LVDTs struggle with thermal variations.
Benefits:
- Direct Temperature Sensing: Provides precise internal temperature readings, increasing measurement accuracy.
- Eliminates External Compensation: Reduces complexity and potential inaccuracies by removing the need for additional temperature compensation equipment.
- Improved Accuracy in Extreme Conditions: Ensures reliable performance in high-temperature and gamma heating scenarios, essential for critical applications.
- Long-term Stability: Maintaining consistent and accurate data over extended periods is vital for long-duration irradiation tests and other sensitive applications.
Applications:
- Medical Equipment: Ensures precise positioning in LINAC systems for cancer treatments.
- Manufacturing: Guarantees accurate measurements in the automotive and aerospace industries.
- Aerospace: Maintains measurement accuracy in flight control systems under extreme conditions.
- Research and Development: Offers reliable data in lab environments with fluctuating temperatures.
- Military Applications: Ensures precision in weapon systems across various climates.
Development Status:
TRL 4 – Validated in a laboratory environment.
IP Status:
US Provisional Patent Application No. 63/549,266, “LVDT Intrinsic Temperature Measurement,” BEA Docket No. BA-1553.
INL Tech Partnerships: Your Gateway to Innovation
INL offers strategic access to proprietary technology, enhancing small business growth and contributing to economic and public advancement. We cater licensing terms to each business we work with, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements. Engage with our diverse technology offerings to propel your company forward.
Learn more about our licensing opportunities and the support we provide at https://inl.gov/technology-deployment/. For specific discussions on how your business can benefit, please contact Andrew Rankin at td@inl.gov.
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