Test Rig Construction and Concrete M3Spray Sealing Trials for Sellafield Ltd
NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED · Awarded contract
AwardedTest Rig Construction and Concrete M3Spray Sealing Trials for Sellafield Ltd
Awarded 30 Jun 2024
Awarded30 Jun 2024
Value£99,000.00
RegionNorth West
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 1y 7mo ago9mo term
Awarded 30 June 2024Expired 30 Mar 2025
About
National Nuclear Laboratory Limited awarded a contract to Rawwater Applied Technology Limited for the construction of a test rig and execution of small-scale concrete M3Spray testing.
The project aimed to validate the M3Spray technology for sealing long, thin defects in concrete, such as those at construction joints, as part of a proof-of-concept study for Sellafield Ltd.
The scope included building the test rig, fabricating five concrete specimens, executing the testing programme, and determining optimal spraying parameters to achieve effective seals.
The contract value was £99,000.
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