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Document Type:
Modification to Previous
Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:
DE-FOA-0000112
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Posted Date:
Jun 23, 2009
Creation Date:
Aug 12, 2009
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Aug 13, 2009
to meet program
requirements
Current Closing Date for Applications:
Aug 25, 2009
To meet program
requirements
Archive Date:
Oct 23, 2009
Funding Instrument Type:
Grant
Category of Funding Activity:
Energy
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling:
$45,000,000
Award Floor:
$0
CFDA Number(s):
81.087
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Renewable Energy Research and Development
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
Yes
Eligible Applicants
State governments
County governments
City or township governments
Special district governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Additional Information on Eligibility:
Agency Name
Golden Field Office
Description
This Funding Opportunity Announcement is for the
design and construction of a
large dynamometer facility for testing 5 to 15 MW rated drivetrains, with
supporting systems, and the operation and maintenance of these facilities
for
the benefit of wind stakeholders nationwide. The proposed facility can be
new
construction or involve the design and modification of an existing building
suitable for electrical, mechanical, and other physical needs associated
with a
dynamometer test stand. Overhead cranes, access doors, and other facility
infrastructure suitable for accommodating associated components and
equipment
will be required. It is envisioned that the facility will include
sufficient
office space for permanent staff and visiting users as well as conference
rooms, lunch room, restrooms, computer stations, etc. Applicants will be
required to submit detailed multi-phase plans including concept designs,
preliminary designs, engineering procurement and construction contract
management, and operation and maintenance.
DOE envisions awarding a single $45 Million financial assistance grant
award on
a competitive basis. This $45 million program is to assist in the design
and
construction of an accredited dynamometer testing facility capable of
performing Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) of 5 to 15MW rated wind
turbine drive trains and generators, including all required supporting
systems. As HALT is assumed to require at least a 30% overload in the
rated
torque of the test article, the dynamometer facility will require a minimum
capacity of 20MW to support testing of a 15MW rated drivetrain. The
facility
should incorporate features to accommodate large direct drive generators in
addition to generator/gearbox drivetrain configurations. In addition, the
capability to simultaneously impart dynamic and/or steady off-axis loads
(bending, radial and axial loads) to the low speed shaft of the test
article
will be required. It is anticipated that the facility will incorporate
multiple test bays, permitting simultaneous, independent testing of two
7.5MW
rated drivetrains. It is expected that the test bay dynamometers would be
coupled to obtain a single test capability of up to 15MW rated drivetrains.
The facility should incorporate the necessary electrical infrastructure to
permit interconnection of the test article at all common system operating
voltages. The facility should also be capable of testing generator system
response to grid anomalies and for grid code compliance. Independent
accreditation of the facility to conduct certification testing in
accordance
with applicable wind turbine design standards will be
required.
The following files represent the modifications to this synopsis
with the changes noted within the documents. The list of files is
arranged from newest to oldest with the newest file representing the
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