- Country: USA
- Summary: Efficient Additive Manufacturing for Advanced U-X Nuclear Fuel Alloys
- UST Ref No: 113114578
- Deadline: 13 Jan 2026
- Financier: Self Financed
- Purchaser Ownership: Government
- Tender Value: Refer Document
- Notice Type: Tender
- Document Ref. No.: BA-894
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Efficient Additive Manufacturing for Advanced U-X Nuclear Fuel Alloys
Revolutionizing nuclear fuel production with a streamlined, cost-effective additive manufacturing process for U-X alloys.
The Challenge
Fabricating U-X compounds like U3Si2 and U-Mo alloys for nuclear applications is plagued by inefficiencies and high costs. Traditional methods require multiple processing steps, such as powder fabrication, pressing, and sintering, all of which introduce production delays and increased safety concerns. Moreover, the reliance on uranium metal and conventional techniques creates additional hazards and regulatory challenges, impeding commercial scalability and adoption.
How It Works
This patented technology employs a Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS) additive manufacturing process to directly fabricate U-X alloys and compounds:
Precision Deposition: The LENS system uses a localized melt pool to blend multiple powder sources, ensuring uniform chemical composition and properties. Versatility: The method accommodates gas/solid and solid/solid reactions, enabling the production of various fuel types, including monolithic and dispersive metallic fuels. Minimized Variability: Controlled deposition minimizes absorptance fluctuations, ensuring consistency in material properties. Simplified Workflow: This eliminates intermediate steps such as powder preparation and pressing, directly converting uranium precursors like UF4 into finished fuel forms.Key Advantages
Reduced Complexity: Eliminates multiple traditional steps, streamlining the manufacturing process. Lower Costs: Avoids the need for uranium metal, reducing material costs and associated security requirements. Enhanced Safety: Minimizes hazards by replacing traditional powder metallurgy with additive techniques. Improved Thermal Conductivity: Facilitates the production of accident-tolerant fuels like U3Si2, with superior thermal performance compared to UO2. Customizable Fue... - Documents:
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CLICK HERE TO LOGINEfficient Additive Manufacturing for Advanced U-X Nuclear Fuel Alloys - USA Tender
The ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF, a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for Efficient Additive Manufacturing for Advanced U-X Nuclear Fuel Alloys. This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 113114578 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2026-01-13.
The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.
