SPECIAL NOTICE
A -- Aerosol Collector Technology
- Notice Date
- 7/16/2003
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- Contracting Office
- Department of Energy, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (DOE Contractor), Industrial Partnerships & Commercialization, 7000 East Avenue L-795, Livermore, CA, 94550
- ZIP Code
- 94550
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-FBO000032-03
- Response Due
- 8/18/2003
- Archive Date
- 8/19/2003
- Point of Contact
- Connie Pitcock, Administration, Phone 925-422-1072, Fax 925-423-8988,
- E-Mail Address
-
pitcock1@llnl.gov
- Description
- LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY SEEKS LICENSEES TO COMMERCIALIZE AEROSOL COLLECTOR TECHNOLOGY Announcement: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), operated by the University of California under contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is seeking one or more industrial partners to commercialize LLNL's high air volume to low liquid volume aerosol collector technology. Various licensing opportunities are available. Scientists and engineers at LLNL have developed a compact, low power consumption, and high efficiency aerosol collector that collects airborne particles and microorganisms from a large volume of air into a small volume of liquid. Continuous air monitoring, such as in detecting airborne pathogens and other pollutants, needs an aerosol collector that continuously collects air samples and concentrates the airborne materials into a liquid sample for subsequent preparation and analysis. Most commercial aerosol collectors now available for field use are large, power consuming, and produce collected sample into large volumes of liquid, typically more than 10 mL. When using them, the sample volume must be ?sub-sampled,? effectively diluting the sample, resulting in a loss of sensitivity of detection. Emerging miniature detection systems analyze much smaller sample volumes, typically less than 1 mL. LLNL?s invention is a new technique for the design of the new aerosol collector. It can collect particulates at a high airflow rate and deliver them into a liquid volume of 1 mL or less. The unique features of the new aerosol collector make it an ideal next generation air sampler for continuous air quality monitoring and airborne pathogen detection. The device is awarded a US Patent 6,520,034, for its novel design and features. The following table outlines specifications of LLNL?s aerosol collector. The device can be scaled to higher or lower airflow rates. Air collection rate Primary: up to 275 lpm Particulate collection range 0.5-10 micron, optimized at 1 microns Collection efficiency >70% over 1-10 micron range Concentration ratio >30,000/min Reagent specifications Type: 0.22 micron filtered double distilled water minimum Physical size 6? W x 6? D x 6? H (0.125 cubic feet) Weight <10 lbs. (dry) Power Source 110V or battery Power consumption 100 watts max Sample extraction On-board 22ml/min Instech peristaltic pump, output to std. flangeless connector. Air sampling may continue during extraction. System controls On-board processor Sound level 60 dB (A) at nominal 275 lpm flow Packaging Mil-spec fasteners, Stainless or plastic components in airflow sections can be sterilized or bleached. Max Operating Time Limited by reagent storage. Note: THIS IS NOT A PROCUREMENT. Companies interested in commercializing LLNL's aerosol collector should provide a written statement of interest which includes the following: 1. Company Name and address. 2. The name, address, and telephone number of a point of contact. 3. A description of corporate expertise and facilities relevant to commercializing this technology. Written responses should be directed to: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Industrial Partnerships and Commercialization P.O. Box 808, L-795 Livermore, CA 94551-0808 Attention: FBO 000032-03. Please provide your written statement within thirty (30) days from the date this announcement is published to ensure consideration of your interest in LLNL's aerosol collector technology.
- Record
- SN00372629-W 20030718/030716213318 (fbodaily.com)
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