Seal Team Fix
Pays up to $575,000 across three phases for a rapid seal that stops dam conduit failures.
Phase 1 white papers are scored against four weighted criteria: technical feasibility counts for 40%, adaptability and structural compatibility for 25%, execution path and team capability for 25%, and innovation and design novelty for 10%; HeroX makes the final call with input from Reclamation subject matter experts, and decisions cannot be contested. Phase 3 splits its share of the pool between a…
Looking for a rapid-deploying, temporary seal that can be installed in a submerged 3-to-25-foot conduit opening at a dam, withstand differential pressure, and cut flow by 95-98%, without relying on trash racks or other non-structural surfaces. Open to engineers, fabricators and problem-solvers of any background.
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