SPECIAL NOTICE
A -- TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY High Power Electrostatic Generator/Motor
- Notice Date
- 7/9/2007
- 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, CA, 94550, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-FBO155-07
- Response Due
- 8/10/2007
- Archive Date
- 8/11/2007
- Description
- TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY High Power Electrostatic Generator/Motor Opportunity: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), operated by the University of California 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 type of electrostatic generator/motor with a wide variety of possible applications. Background: A novel electrostatic (E-S) generator/motor has been developed in the course of improving electromechanical battery (flywheel energy-storage) technology for the bulk storage of electricity. Electromagnetic-type generator/motors employed in present-day flywheel energy storage systems fell short of meeting the low parasitic losses and low capital cost requirements associated of bulk energy storage systems. To overcome these limitations a new configuration of the E-S generator/motor was developed and its performance was validated by computer simulation. Possible applications of this E-S motor are broader than the purpose for which it was developed. Description: This electrostatic (E-S) generator/motor operates through the time-variation of the capacity of an electrically charged condenser to generate AC voltages and/or mechanical torque. The output of the generator is such that it can take advantage of the development of high-voltage solid-state electronic components now coming into wide use in the electrical utilities. Advantages: Previous E-S generator/motors have been limited by design factors. The unique design features of this technology include a novel configuration and materials that improve its performance and reduce its fabrication cost as compared to previous systems. The resultant design is light weight, simple, efficient, and intrinsically compatible with high-voltage transmission-line voltages. Some Potential Applications: ? Flywheel-based energy-storage systems ? Space satellites ? Wind-power and other alternative energy turbine systems Development Status: Preliminary design studies and extensive computer simulations have been performed to validate the new concepts involved. A laboratory prototype has not been built. 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: http://www.llnl.gov/IPandC/workwithus/partneringprocess.php 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 new electrostatic generator/motor 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 and Commercialization P.O. Box 808, L-795 Livermore, CA 94551-0808 Attention: FBO 155-07 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 electrostatic generator/motor technology.
- Record
- SN01336964-W 20070711/070709220341 (fbodaily.com)
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