Call for Proposals: Assessment of Corrosion Control Treatment Project
Deadline Date: November 14, 2024
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Donor Name: Water Research Foundation
Grant Size: $100,000 to $500,000
https://www.waterrf.org/serve-file/RFP_5299.pdf
The Water Research Foundation is accepting proposals for the Assessment of Corrosion Control Treatment Project.
Project Objectives
- Assess the degree to which data generated from pipe rig studies represent full-scale distribution system conditions.
- Identify potential variables contributing and not contributing to significant disparities between pipe rig and system results compared to systems where pipe rig and full-scale results are similar.
- Provide guidance on interpreting and applying pipe rig study results to full-scale system implementation, considering their implications for costly and potentially permanent corrosion control treatment (CCT) decisions.
- Provide context for management, regulator, and public expectations of the results for recommended changes in treatment.
Funding Information
- Applicants may request up to $150,000 in WRF funds for this project.
Duration
- The anticipated period of performance for this project is 18-months from the contract start date.
Expected Deliverables
- Final report summarizing the findings of the comparison study, including recommendations for decision-making processes and any potential follow-up studies.
- Guidance materials for utilities on the interpretation and application of data from pipe rig studies.
- Journal article on the findings and recommendations.
- A webinar to share project outcomes with water utility professionals.
Eligibility Criteria
- Proposals will be accepted from both U.S.-based and non-U.S.-based entities, including educational institutions, research organizations, governmental agencies, and consultants or other for-profit entities.
- WRF encourages participation from water utilities and other organizations in WRF research. Participation can occur in a variety of ways, including direct participation, in-kind contributions, or in-kind services
For more information, visit WRF.
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