ECOTherm High Temperature Insulation. USS BOXER (LHD-4) deployed in early
March 2001. In late February, BBNT, Inc. restored some of the remaining ECOTherm, but left
some at the request of the ship for continued analysis. Upon completion of laboratory
tests on some of the removed material BBNT, Inc. will produce a test report and forward it
to the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) for a determination regarding fleet use.
Distiller Anti-Scale. MTTC
has awarded a contract and funding to NAVSEA/NAVSSES Philadelphia to commence this
project. A current injector will be purchased and modified for Navy use. The injector and
concentrated anti-scale fluid will be tested in the land-based-test-site.
Anti Sweat Paint. This
project is now complete. Extensive laboratory testing at the Naval Research Laboratory
(NRL) has shown the latex/ceramic paint does not meet the performance of the currently
approved anti-sweat paint (Hempel AntiCons) and when used at the suggested thickness,
results in very high application times and costs.
Boat Davit Improvements.
MTTC has awarded a contract and funding to NAVSEA/NAVSSES Philadelphia to commence this
project. NAVSSES is currently investigating various potential technologies to solve
corrosion and brake problems. This project is expected to last for another year, including
hardware tests.
Vertical Package Conveyors.
All required contractual documentation is complete and a contract is expected to be
awarded in the very near future.
Composite
Connectors. This project is now complete. Four wiring harnesses with composite
connectors have been delivered to the Inservice Engineering Agent (ISEA) at NSWC/Port
Hueneme Division/Louisville for on-mount testing. Some initial fit problems have been
realized and solutions are being investigated.
CIWS
Acutator Cam Pin. Contract discussions with General Dynamics Armament Systems,
Burlington VT will commence in the near future.
Speedwrap
Insulation. NAVSEA has validated the Speedwrap requirement. The project is
expected to be initiated in 4th quarter, fiscal year 2001. USS Theodore Roosevelt
will be the test platform.
ArmaChek
Insulation Covering. NAVSEA is currently reviewing the requirements inormation to
confirm the validity of this project. A decision on whether to proceed is expected in
June/July 2001.
Laser
Induced Surface Improvement (LISI) of LCAC Lift Fan Blades. All necessary
documentation has been received from the Navy. A contract with ST2 will be awarded in the
near future.
Electrospark
Deposition (ESD) In-situ repair of hydraulic rams. All necessary documentation
has been recived from the Navy. A contract with NSWC/Carderock will be awarded in
June/July 2001.
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