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U.S. Department Of Energy·Idaho

Open Source Software: Optimizing Granular Material Handling with Advanced ABAQUS Add-Ons

Closes 3/15/2026$100k – $1MGrants Notice
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The Department of Energy is seeking to license its open-source software for optimizing granular material handling with advanced ABAQUS add-ons. This software provides detailed models to simulate granular flow physics accurately and is essential for manufacturers and biorefineries facing challenges with equipment design and granular material processing. The software introduces four sophisticated granular flow constitutive models for ABAQUS, enabling users to refine equipment design and operation for optimal performance. The advantages of this software include enhanced accuracy, operational optimization, competitive edge, and sustainability. The applications of this software include equipment manufacturers designing and optimizing material handling equipment and biorefineries developing efficient processing lines. • The software provides detailed models to simulate granular flow physics accurately. • The software is essential for manufacturers and biorefineries facing challenges with equipment design and granular material processing. • The software introduces four sophisticated granular flow constitutive models for ABAQUS. • The software enables users to refine equipment design and operation for optimal performance. • The software has advantages such as enhanced accuracy, operational optimization, competitive edge, and sustainability. • The software has applications in equipment manufacturers and biorefineries.

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Contact

Andrew Rankin

[email protected]

Key dates

Opened
3/15/2024
Closes
3/15/2026

Last updated

Details

Type
Grants Notice
Industry
Information Technology and Software Development
NAICS
541715

Budget estimate

$100,000 – $1,000,000

The budget for this opportunity is difficult to estimate, as it involves the licensing of open-source software. However, the potential budget could be significant, as the software has the potential to be widely adopted in various industries, such as manufacturing and biorefineries. The budget could be in the form of royalties or licensing fees. A rough estimate of the budget could be between $100,000 and $1,000,000, depending on the terms of the licensing agreement and the adoption rate of the software.

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