Purchase of Tilt-able X-ray Scanner

This is a contract award notice following the publication of an voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT). This notice is to indicate that the Heriot-Watt University intends to contract with Pan Terra Geogonsultants BV for a tilt-able X-ray Scanner for 2-phase experiments at temperature and pressure consisting of the following requirements:

[Framework]

-Floor stand based on aluminium profile system

-Single position heating cabinet with window for x-ray scanner

-180 degree tilt system

-X-ray generator/source

-Collimator and primary X-ray shielding

-Flexible cable duct

-Power and safety lock system

-NaI Detector

-Multichannel analyser

-Linear track, scanning length 1800 mm

-Cradle for source and detector

[Instrumentation]

-Computer 17 CPU, OS Windows 10, Lenovo Thinkcentre M710q

-Monitor 24” with 10m cable

-Logitec wireless desktop

-RSM Standalone ISSM control software

[Core Holder]

HPHT ISSM core-holders consist of an inner aluminium liner and carbon fibre wound for the strength and x-ray transparency.

Tri-axial confining pressure and Inconel 625 (Hastelloy C is optional) in wetted parts.

Features:

-MAWP, 700 bar @ 130 ºC

-Overburden port equipped with Autoclave 1/8” Mini 2-Way Valve connection port W125.

-Pore pressure ports equipped with Autoclave 1/8” Mini 2-Way Valve, connection port W125, Low Pressure Series

-Electrically insulated fixed and floating piston, to accommodate 1”, 1.5” and 2” samples.

-Diameter/maximum length, 38mm/300mm