TECH TRANSFER NEWS
February 1999
MTTC Fleet Maintenance Projects
(1/28/99) The Superbolt Project has completed. Testing was very successful and approval
for full fleet use is expected shortly. All of the contractual issues associated with the
Portable Shipboard Chlorinator have been resolved. GeoCenters and the Naval Research
Laboratory has commenced design and procurement of the chlorinator unit. Fleet testing
will commence upon completion of unit assembly and identification of a test ship. The Lynx
Motor shock test will probably be delayed until later in 1999 when a steel-cased motor
becomes available. The January 13, 1999 meeting of the Office of Naval Research Working
Group approved five new projects. They are: Testing of a new watertight door hinge;
testing of a new VHF no-maintenance radio antenna; heat exchanger descaler qualification;
testing of a new connector to eliminate corrosion; and testing of a new through-the-wall
connector that will protect electronic components in high electromagnetic radiation
environments. These projects will begin in the near future.
Navy Asking MTTC To Assume New National Role
(1/28/99) The Naval Sea Systems Command has asked MTTC to consider becoming the
national clearinghouse for maritime metal coatings information. The recent introduction of
a large number of paint, metal coating and plastic technologies has led to confusion and
wasteful testing. MTTC is currently reviewing the scope of the potential work and the
resources that would be required to initiate and maintain this new system. The work would
also include the coordination of testing for the more promising technologies. During a
meeting in Washington D.C. on December 17, 1998, MTTC committed to the project. A
follow-up meeting was held in Washington on Jan 6-7 to define the operations and
requirements for the National Surface Treatment Center (NSTC). Stakeholders will include
numerous Navy and contractor teams.
Next Technical Advisory Board (TAB)
(11/23/98) As announced at the October Board, the next TAB meeting will be held on
April 20, 1999 at MTTC. The agenda will approximate previous meetings.
For additional news and information regarding technology transfer, contact Dick Gilbert or Dave
Goddard at (502)367-2186. |
