Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR DO 16 022
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- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NOI - Crystallization kinetics and surface patterns" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.560.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 06, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 20, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $196,200.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The "NOI - Crystallization kinetics and surface patterns" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BOR DO 16 022) is a Notice of Intent to Award from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. It is a discretionary science and technology research award planned as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.560. The announcement was created on August 6, 2016, with an original closing date of August 20, 2016, and it anticipated making a single award with a maximum federal funding level (award ceiling) of $196,200. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" with further clarification referenced in the opportunity text, but the NOI language indicates the intended recipient is the University of Colorado at Boulder.
The research focus is the fundamental science behind crystallization, specifically the crystallization kinetics and related surface pattern formation of salts commonly present in waters treated using reverse osmosis. In reverse osmosis systems, a concentrated brine (the concentrate stream) is produced, and as salts become more concentrated they can precipitate and crystallize. That crystallization can lead to operational problems such as scaling, reduced performance, and higher operation and maintenance costs. A central challenge identified in the notice is that crystallization behavior in these concentrate streams is complex, making it hard to quantify how changes in treatment technology, operating conditions, or process design affect the rate at which salts crystallize and start causing problems.
The intended outcome of the work is to build a clearer, more predictive understanding of how and why crystallization occurs in these high-salinity concentrate environments, including how crystals form and how surface patterns develop as crystallization proceeds. By improving the ability to measure and anticipate crystallization rates and behaviors, the results are meant to provide a scientific foundation that engineers and practitioners can translate into better control strategies and technology choices in water treatment. The notice also points to broader applicability beyond reverse osmosis, highlighting potential translation to related processes such as pellet softening, with the goal of both improving existing treatment approaches and supporting innovation in new water treatment technologies.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "NOI - Crystallization kinetics and surface patterns."
What type of announcement is this?
This is a Notice of Intent to Award (NOI), meaning the agency is indicating an intent to make an award rather than running an open competitive solicitation described in the provided summary.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BOR DO 16 022.
Which federal agency is offering this award?
The award is from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
What kind of award is planned?
The notice describes a discretionary science and technology research award planned as a cooperative agreement.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.560.
When was the announcement created?
The announcement was created on August 6, 2016.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was August 20, 2016.
How many awards were anticipated?
The notice anticipated making a single award.
What is the maximum federal funding amount (award ceiling)?
The maximum federal funding level stated is $196,200.
Who is eligible to apply based on the listing?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the opportunity text.
Is there an intended recipient named in the NOI?
Yes. The NOI language indicates the intended recipient is the University of Colorado at Boulder.
What research topic is being funded?
The research focus is the fundamental science behind crystallization, specifically crystallization kinetics and related surface pattern formation of salts commonly present in waters treated using reverse osmosis.
Why is crystallization important in reverse osmosis (RO) systems?
In RO systems, a concentrated brine (the concentrate stream) is produced. As salts become more concentrated, they can precipitate and crystallize, creating operational issues.
What operational problems can crystallization cause in RO concentrate streams?
The notice highlights problems such as scaling, reduced performance, and higher operation and maintenance costs.
What challenge does the notice identify regarding crystallization behavior?
A central challenge is that crystallization behavior in these concentrate streams is complex, making it difficult to quantify how changes in treatment technology, operating conditions, or process design affect the rate at which salts crystallize and begin causing problems.
What does "crystallization kinetics" mean in the context of this project?
In this context, it refers to understanding and predicting the rate and behavior of salt crystallization as conditions change in high-salinity concentrate environments.
What are "surface patterns" in this context?
The notice refers to surface pattern formation that occurs as crystallization proceeds, alongside how crystals form and develop during the process.
What is the intended outcome of the research?
The intended outcome is a clearer, more predictive understanding of how and why crystallization occurs in high-salinity concentrate environments, including crystal formation and surface pattern development.
How are the results expected to be used?
By improving the ability to measure and anticipate crystallization rates and behaviors, the results are meant to provide a scientific foundation that engineers and practitioners can translate into better control strategies and technology choices in water treatment.
Is the work limited to reverse osmosis applications?
No. While reverse osmosis concentrate streams are a main focus, the notice indicates broader applicability beyond RO.
What other processes might benefit from this research?
The notice specifically mentions potential translation to related processes such as pellet softening.
What is the broader goal beyond improving current operations?
In addition to improving existing treatment approaches, the notice states a goal of supporting innovation in new water treatment technologies.
Does the provided information describe application steps or submission requirements?
No. The provided summary does not include application instructions, required forms, page limits, or submission procedures.
Does the provided information specify cost sharing or matching requirements?
No. The provided summary does not mention cost sharing, matching, or other non-federal funding requirements.
Does the provided information specify a project period or performance timeline?
No. The provided summary does not state a project duration, period of performance, or start/end dates.
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