U.S. DOT FY 2024.1 Phase I Pre-Solicitation Q&A
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Does the expected technology need to possess either sound modulators or fiber optics?
Just for clarification, does the expected technology need to possess either sound modulators or fiber optics? We are assuming these to be examples that the proposed solution is not limited to.
"The proposed solution is expected to use technology such as high frequency sound modulators or metrology in fiber optics coupled with software to rapidly identify defects."
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24-PH3 Testing of Cylinders
The topic talks about cylinders and also bulk hazardous material tanks, is there a preferred target storage vessel size? Are we supposed to focus on solutions for DOT Cylinders like K bottles or T Bottles, or is the focus on Tube trailers like a CNG-1 (Type-2) tube traileror a DOT-105/112 tank car?
The Topic mentions hydrogen cylinders, is the focus on Liquid Hydrogen transport and delivery at ambient or cryo-compressed at <600 PSI? Is the expectation that this is targeted at vacuum jacketed cylinders or are we looking at foam insulated tanks? If it's foam insulated will we be able…
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Questions on 24-PH3
- Can we get a rough geometry and wall thickness of the pressure cylinder?
- On the environmental conditions of the "continuous monitoring": Will that happen on a pressure cylinder stored stationary somewhere in a warehouse or that should be done on a moving transportation vehicle?
- Following the above question, how do the pressure cylinders mechanically coupled to their storage environment?
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