SPECIAL NOTICE
A -- TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Propulsion of Objects by Electromagnetic Forces
- Notice Date
- 7/30/2008
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 238990
— All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
- Contracting Office
- Department of Energy, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (DOE Contractor), Industrial Partnerships & Commercialization, 7000 East Avenue, L-795, Livermore, California, 94550
- ZIP Code
- 94550
- Solicitation Number
- FBO187-08
- Response Due
- 8/29/2008
- Archive Date
- 8/30/2008
- Point of Contact
- Connie L Pitcock, Phone: 925-422-1072
- E-Mail Address
-
pitcock1@llnl.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Propulsion of Objects by Electromagnetic Forces Opportunity : Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), operated by the Lawrence Livermore National Security (LLNS), LLC under contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is offering the opportunity to participate in the development of and/or license a new technique for the acceleration of objects by electromagnetic forces with a wide variety of possible applications. Background : The same principles and comprehensive theoretical analyses of electromagnetic levitation/propulsion that undergird the Inductrack magnetic levitation system for trains have pointed the way to a new concept for the contact-less acceleration of objects by electromagnetic forces. The concept has been developed and modeled by computer simulation. In the new embodiment means were found to greatly enhance electromagnetic drive forces, while not compromising the levitation function. This change opens up new areas for application of the principles behind the Inductrack levitation system. Description: In common with the Inductrack magnetic levitation system the new system employs the interaction of spatially periodic magnetic fields with close-packed conducting circuits to provide both levitation and propulsion forces. However, the new system permits the design of much more compact systems, ones with greatly increased propulsion forces relative to the mass of the object when compared with the conventional Inductrack system. This fundamental design change opens up new areas of application, such as the one listed below. Advantages : The new system features contact-less guidance, reduced constraints on acceleration rates, and offers a much wider spectrum of design parameters than those offered by previous electromagnetic-drive systems. Potential Applications : One example would meet a need of State and Federal Forest Services related to the task of fighting forest fires. Presently this task is typically performed by using helicopters to dump water or fire-retarding agents onto burning areas, which is not only dangerous but is also expensive. The same task could be performed with much less danger to human life, and potentially at much lower cost, by launching large water-containing "pods" made of bio-degradable material into the midst of the fire. The launchers would be located well outside the fire zone, near an available source of water. Development Status: Preliminary design studies and extensive computer simulations have been performed to validate the new concepts involved. LLNL is seeking industry partners with a demonstrated ability to bring such inventions to the market. Moving critical technology beyond the Laboratory to the commercial world helps our licensees gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. All licensing activities are conducted under policies relating to the strict nondisclosure of company proprietary information. Please visit the IPAC website at ipo.llnl.gov for more information on working with LLNL and the industrial partnering and technology transfer process. Note: THIS IS NOT A PROCUREMENT. Companies interested in commercializing LLNL's acceleration of objects by electromagnetic forces technology 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 Office P.O. Box 808, L-795 Livermore, CA 94551-0808 Attention: FBO 187-08 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 acceleration of objects by electromagnetic forces technology.
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