C-CRETE TECHNOLOGIES LLC — Department of Energy SBIR Phase I: L
C-CRETE TECHNOLOGIES LLC — SBIR Phase I award from Department of Energy.
Phase I SBIR feasibility signal
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- Watch for Phase II follow-ons from the same firm/topic family — that conversion path is where budgets and transition pressure rise.
- Obligated amount $256,580. Cross-check similar awards in the same agency and technology tags for going-rate context.
- Topic code L links this award to a solicitation family — search the same topic stem for incumbents and recompete timing.
- Amount
- $256,580
- Agency
- Department of Energy · ARPA-E
- Program / Phase
- SBIR · Phase I
- Topic
- L
- Solicitation
- DE-FOA-0001954
- NAICS
- —
- Place of performance
- TX
- Period
- 2021-03-22 → 2022-03-21
Description
This project integrates a collection of advanced surface chemistry, colloidal engineering and high-throughput characterization followed by standard testing and pilot demonstration to manufacture insulating nanofluids (NF) for large power transformer (LPT) oil, with a projected lifetime of >80 years. The key cause of transformer failure is overheating, which becomes more likely over time due to breakdown of mineral oil, an important heat dissipation and insulating component. We have developed a facile and economical methodology to successfully exfoliate and functionalize commercially available nanomaterials as a compatible solution for large power transformers. C-Crete’s experience in projects with similar complexity, along with our state-ofthe- art equipment, facilities and resources, will catalyze successful development and commercialization of the proposed project.