Alberta Purchasing #ACAN 2026-0090

Direct Procurement of High-Flux Solar Simulator System for University of Alberta Research

The University of Alberta is seeking to directly procure a specialized high-flux solar simulator system for advanced research applications. - Government buyer: - University of Alberta (Edmonton, Alberta) - OEM highlighted: - ScienceTech Inc. is the only identified manufacturer capable of meeting the technical requirements - Products requested: - High-flux solar simulator system - Flux concentration range: 10 kW/m2 to 1000 kW/m2 - Precise flux diameter control: +/- 1 mm - Vertical installation required, with up/down movement capability - Designed for use with volumetric solar thermal receivers - Unique requirements: - No other commercially available products meet the specified flux range and control - Competing suppliers' standard models are insufficient for the intended research - Place of performance: - University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta

Description

This procurement is for a high-flux solar simulator system with a broad flux concentration range from 10 kW/m2 to 1000 kW/m2 and precise flux diameter control of +/- 1 mm. The system must be installed in a vertical configuration and capable of moving up and down. Only ScienceTech Inc. can meet these specific requirements for volumetric solar thermal receivers. Other standard models from multiple potential suppliers lack the necessary capabilities and offer lower flux levels unsuitable for the intended study of high-flux solar radiation interactions.

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