[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 137 (Tuesday, July 18, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36790-36791]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-17620]



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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Golden Field Office; Notice of Federal Assistance Award to 
DynaMetrix Corporation

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of financial assistance award in response to an 
unsolicited financial assistance application.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), pursuant to the DOE 
Financial Assistance Rules, 10 CFR 600.14, is announcing its intention 
to enter into a cooperative agreement with DynaMetrix Corporation 
(DMX), to conduct research, design, and demonstration of a refiner GAP 
and WEAR measurement system that will be used in the pulp and paper 
industry. The DMX project represents an innovative, commercially viable 
technology that will result in increased paper quality and increased 
use of recycled paper in the manufacturing of paper.

ADDRESSES: Questions regarding this announcement may be addressed to 
the U.S. Department of Energy, Golden Field Office, 1617 Cole Blvd., 
Golden, Colorado 80401, Attention: John Lewis, Contract Specialist. The 
telephone number is 303-275-4739.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This award is a result of a DOE published 
Notice of Program Interest for the Pulp and Paper Industry. The DOE has 
evaluated the unsolicited application according to paragraphs 600.14 of 
the DOE Assistance Regulations, 10 CFR 600, and the criteria for 
selection in paragraph 600.14(e)(1). Based on this evaluation, it is 
recommended that the unsolicited application for Federal Assistance 
entitled, ``Refiner Disc GAP and WEAR Measurement Method,'' submitted 
by DMX, be accepted for support.
    The DMX project is a four-phased program proposed to span 3.5 
years. Phase I will be completed during the first year. Phase II will 
be completed during the first two years. Phases III and IV will be 
accomplished during the final two years. The work scope includes: Phase 
I--Measurement Technique Feasibility, Phase II--Design, Construct, and 
Write Software for the Measurement System, Phase III--Evaluate the 
First Prototype Measurement System, and Phase IV--Testing and 
Demonstration.
    The objective of Phase I is to study the feasibility of the 
proposed measurement technique. DMX will work with the Oregon Graduate 
Institute (OGI) in selecting the possible materials to be examined for 
production of the measurement sensor. Accelerated wear tests on the 
selected materials will be performed by the OGI. Phase II of the 
project encompasses the building of three test systems. DMX will employ 
a contractor to develop the written specification, system design, and 
software program. This system will be connected to the Phase I refiner 
simulator and thoroughly tested in a lab environment. Phase III 
evaluates the prototype measurement system in a designed experiment 
using low consistency refining. After software modification from the 
first experiment, the improved system will undergo a designed 
experiment using a ThermoMechanical refinery at the Georgia Institute 
of Technology testing facility. The final Phase has two components. The 
first provides real world testing at Boise Cascade Corporation's West 
Tacoma Pulp and Paper Plant in Washington. In the second, DMX will join 
with J&L Fiber Services, Beloit Corporation, and Measurex Corporation 
to establish the manufacturing and marketing of the systems for 
commercial application.
    The proposal has been found to be meritorious, and it is 
recommended that the unsolicited application be accepted for support. 
The DMX program represents a new technology that could result in 
reduced cost and improved efficiencies for the pulp and paper industry. 
DMX has demonstrated capabilities in the technologies directly related 
to the proposed project and personnel that should provide a basis for a 
successful project.
    The proposed project is not eligible for financial assistance under 
a recent, current, or planned solicitation. This award will not be made 
for at least 14 days, to allow for public comment. 

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    The project cost over 3.5 years (including four phases) is 
estimated to be $1,770,926 total, with the DOE share being $1,343,497.

    Issued in Golden, Colorado, on July 10, 1995.
John W. Meeker,
Chief, Procurement, GO.
[FR Doc. 95-17620 Filed 7-17-95; 8:45 am]
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