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4 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Pages 39-44

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... The conclusions and recommendations discussed in this chapter are primarily applicable to OIT-sponsored intermetallic alloy projects and reflect the goals and vision of the OIT/AIM program, i.e., to support development and commercialization of new or improved materials to improve energy efficiency, productivity, and product quality in the major process industries. Overall, the ORNL intermetallic alloy development program has been successful in terms of the technical goals and objectives established by the program, i.e., to develop high strength, ductile intermetallic alloys that can be processed and utilized for high-temperature structural applications.
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... The panel recommends that OIT and the ORNL intermetallic alloy development program use the following approach to identify and prioritize research programs.
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... FOCUS FOR THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM The ORNL intermetallic alloy development program has made significant technical advances in exploratory research and characterization and process development and scaling. The early decision to focus on Ni3A1 and to concentrate on optimizing alloy composition, characterizing material behavior, and developing production-scale processing methods was critical to the success of the program.
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... IMPLICATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM The panel believes that the ORNL intermetallics program is an excellent example of a successful scientific and technological program, with effective integration of program elements from basic research through production-scale demonstrations and effective coordination of program goals and responsibilities among participating funding and research organizations. Long-term, consistent, collaborative funding by various DOE program offices, effective program integration, flexibility to reorient and refocus research based on promising results or identified needs, and partnerships and collaborations with industry have all contributed to the success of the program.
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... Emphasize the early involvement of key industrial participants representing suppliers, producers, and users of particular materials or process technologies. Use collaboration mechanisms, such as cooperative research and development agreements, cofunded research programs, exchanges of personnel, and the laboratory user center.
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