Supply and Installation of Environmental Thermal Mechanical Test System for In-Situ Irradiation at University of Birmingham
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply and Installation of Environmental Thermal Mechanical Test System for In-Situ Irradiation at University of Birmingham
Awarded 30 Jun 2022
Awarded30 Jun 2022
Value£298,862.46
SupplierCormet Oy
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 3y 7mo ago9mo term
Awarded 30 June 2022Expired 30 Mar 2023
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The University of Birmingham awarded a contract to Cormet Oy for the supply and installation of an environmental thermal mechanical test system for in-situ irradiation.
The system will be integrated with the university's MC40 Cyclotron and neutron beam facility, enabling mechanical testing under elevated temperatures and irradiation.
It is designed to operate in air, vacuum, or gaseous environments, test flat samples with optional cylindrical geometries, measure and control sample temperature up to at least 1200°C, and provide a maximum load of 5 kN or above.
The system includes a digital control system for custom deformation waveforms and cooled grips for temperature control.
The contract value is £298,862.46.
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