[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 51 (Thursday, March 16, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14275-14276]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-6521]



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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center; Notice of Unsolicited 
Financial Assistance Award

AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy, Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center.

ACTION: Acceptance of an unsolicited proposal application of a grant 
award with the foundation at NJIT and the New Jersey Institute of 
Technology.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Pittsburgh Energy 
Technology Center, announces that pursuant to 10 CFR 600.14 (D) and 
(E), it intends to award a Grant through the Pittsburgh Energy 
Technology Center (PETC) to The Foundation at NJIT and The New Jersey 
Institute of Technology [[Page 14276]] for ``Experimental Investigation 
of Vibration-Induced Bulk Solids Transport and Segregation''.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: U.S. Department of Energy, Pittsburgh 
Energy Technology Center, Acquisition and Assistance Division, P.O. Box 
10940, MS 921-143, Pittsburgh, PA 15236-0940, Attn.: Robyn L. Knapek, 
Telephone: (412) 892-6201.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Grant No. DE-FG22-95PC95203
Title of Research Effort--``Experimental Investigation of Vibration-
Induced Bulk Solids Transport Segregation''
Awardee--The Foundation at NJIT and The New Jersey Institute of 
Technology
Term of Assistance Effort--Twelve (12) Months
Cost of Assistance Effort--The total estimated value is $67,557,00. 
There will be cost-sharing involved in this transaction; financial 
assistance of 53.5% ($34,451.00) will be provided by the U.S. 
Department of Energy.
Objective
    In accordance with 10 CFR 600.14, The Foundation at NJIT and The 
New Jersey Institute of Technology has been selected as the grant 
recipient as the result of the evaluation of an unsolicited proposal.
    The objective of this project is to analyze the effects of a number 
of parameters on the behavior of particles in vibration beds, with 
particular attention paid to induced flows and their influence on the 
motion of an embedded large particle. With the help of flow 
visualization technique and computer simulation proposed, it is 
anticipated that various flow behavior would be revealed, and this may 
shed light on the possible mechanisms for particle segregation.
    The benefits include a study of the effects (quantitative as well 
as qualitative) on convective transport and segregation due to various 
parameters (wall conditions, surface particle properties, size ratio, 
etc.).
    This proposed project, resulting from the submission of an 
unsolicited proposal, represents a unique or innovative idea, method, 
or approach which would not be eligible for financial assistance under 
a recent, current, or planned solicitation. The DOE has determined that 
a competitive solicitation would be inappropriate. This award will not 
be made for at least 14 days to allow for public comment.
Dale A. Siciliano,
Contracting Officer.
[FR Doc. 95-6521 Filed 3-15-95; 8:45 am]
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