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Title:

Hard Vac Helium Mass Spectrometer Based Leak Tester for Large Volume Objects

Agreement Number:

1011361

Agreement Value:

$235,330.00

Agreement Date:

Oct 1, 2023 - Nov 1, 2024

Description:

Traditional air pressure based leak test methods are not capable of reliably measuring the leak rates of battery structures to the leak rates required. Using a tracer gas based system instead of air pressure is a method that removes temperature a barometric pressure effects. While Hard Vac Helium Tracer Gas leak testing is a well studied leak test technology, it’s application to battery structures is new, and its application in a high volume automotive production system is new and novel. Development of critical aspects, such as the sealing strategy, motion components, and sensing, while being able to maintain a high vacuum chamber system is a major challenge.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization

Location:

Windsor, Ontario, CA N8T 3G6

Reference Number:

172-2023-2024-Q3-1011361

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

888153129

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Additional Information:

This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is 235,330 dollars.

Amendment Date

Dec 21, 2023

Recipient's Legal Name:

Valiant Machine & Tool Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Windsor--Tecumseh

Federal Riding Number:

35116

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

333519

Amendments:

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