Seismic Resilience of Large Power Transformers: Shake Table Test

Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (BEA) Management Operating Contractor of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) owned Idaho National Laboratory (INL), is seeking an Expression of Interest (EOI) from industry partners to provide feedback and potential resources for a first-of-a-kind shake table test of a large power transformer focused on the bushing decoupler technique and seismic base isolation. The objective is to increase the seismic resilience of large power transformers and address vulnerabilities that can lead to cascading grid failures during earthquakes. Interested entities are requested to submit expressions of interest, no more than two pages in PDF format, via email by close of business on June 1, 2026. Responses should include feedback on test plans and suggestions for additional experimental considerations, with the potential for partners to contribute funding and equipment for expanded testing. All proprietary information should be clearly marked.

Notice ID

8eb920f83a0c4b9183bf79df4e3446d2

Solicitation Number

INL-25-011

NAICS Code

335311

Classification Code

N/A