Closeout Phase II Qualification of the Thermal Conductivity Microscope for IMCL
- Idaho National Laboratory
The FY18 milestone for this work involved the completion of qualification testing of the Thermal Conductivity Microscope (TCM) in preparation for installation in the Irradiated Materials Characterization Laboratory (IMCL). In FY17 the TCM was entered into stage one mockup at the Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) and initial testing was completed. This initial testing at the MFC centered on the ability operate the equipment remotely using manipulators and functional testing of the instrument. During FY18 issues noted during initial testing were addressed, a sample heater indexing system was developed, software enhancements were integrated and a sputter coater for use in the glove was procured. Additional testing was preformed to ensure instrument accuracy and reproducibility. The Phase II qualification plan, MFC-EQP-0267, completed approval on August 14, 2018.
- Research Organization:
- Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC07-05ID14517
- OSTI ID:
- 1606385
- Report Number(s):
- INL/EXT-18-51198-Rev000
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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