CanadaBuys #NRCan-5000096476

Pilot-scale Testing Services for LIBS Refractory Probe in Electric Arc Furnace

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is seeking pilot-scale testing services for a refractory probe used in Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) within an electric arc furnace (EAF) environment. - Government Buyer: - Department of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) - Contact: Anik Samson - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs for the probe are named - Pre-identified supplier: Kingston Process Metallurgy Inc. - Products/Services Requested: - Pilot-scale testing of a refractory probe for LIBS in a controlled EAF environment - Evaluation of probe durability, performance, and operational suitability for steelmaking - Collection, analysis, and documentation of test results regarding probe degradation and material performance - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Facility must have an electric arc furnace with a liquid steel capacity between 200 kg and 750 kg - Oxygen injection capability and roof access ports for probe insertion/removal - Operators must have at least 2 years of experience in pyrometallurgical operations and steelmaking - The contract value is estimated at $49,100 CAD - The procurement is being conducted as an Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN), with Kingston Process Metallurgy Inc. identified as the only supplier meeting all requirements

Description

The Department of Natural Resources Canada requires pilot-scale testing of a refractory probe for Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) in a controlled electric arc furnace environment. The testing aims to evaluate the probe's suitability for steelmaking operations by assessing durability, performance, and response under representative conditions. The contract duration is approximately 2 months starting around August 31, 2026. The work includes collecting, analyzing, and documenting test results related to probe degradation, material performance, and operational limitations.

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