Laboratory Capabilities to Test Railroad Tank Car Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) - (Request for Information)

Description: Seeking information from commercial testing laboratories, university laboratories, and other interested parties on their willingness, ability, and experience in conducting the simulated pool and torch fire testing planned for various tank car TPS. Descriptions of your facility’s pool and torch fire testing capabilities, including equipment, experience, capacity, resources and staff preparedness for testing tank car TPS. You are encouraged to submit publications of relevant past work. Descriptions of any laboratory accreditation or certification related to pool fire testing. Laboratory hourly rates, technical personnel rates, general facility and equipment usage charges, overhead and other expenses, etc. See outside link.