Department of Energy Technology Readiness Assessments - Process Guide and Training Plan

Abstract

OUTLINE: TRA Background; Methodology; Pilot TRAs Conducted; TRA/TMP Process Guide; Training Plan; Next Steps. WHY CONDUCT A TRA? Provides tool for DOE-EM management to evaluate and communicate status of technology development in a consistent manner; Provide information for DOE-EM management to assess maturity of technology to support design/construction projects; TRA process has proven to be a useful tool to support project management decisions and, thereby, potentially limit costs and schedule overruns; GAO has recommended the technology readiness assessment process to DOE (GAO-07-336); Draft FY2008 House appropriation (HEWD) language directed TRA use.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 12, 2008
Accession Number
ADA507658

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  • Herbert Sutter
  • Kurt Gerdes
  • Steven Krahn

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  • United States Department of Energy

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