Capabilities

Engineering Experimentation

Reactor Safety Experimentation
We design, build, and operate test facilities that provide validation data for a variety of advanced computational tools. Our corium/concrete interaction experiments, the largest of their kind, support development of severe accident codes. Two fluid dynamics facilities provide benchmark data for CFD codes and a liquid sodium rig examines sodium/CO₂ interactions for advanced energy conversion applications. [More...]
NE Departments involved:
Engineering Development and Applications
Aerosol Experiments
We have extensive analytic and experimental capabilities to characterize the formation and transport of aerosols formed from the condensation of vapors. Computer codes have been developed to analyze various phenomena related to homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation, aerosol agglomeration, and aerosol deposition. [More...]
NE Departments involved:
Engineering Analysis

Systems/Component Testing
We research, develop, design, procure, manufacture, install and test components and systems required for unique application. This includes the development of first-of-a-kind large-scale systems and components with complex requirements such as corrosive/hazardous materials, high-temperature structural integrity, and remote handling. [More...]
NE Departments involved:
Engineering Development and Applications

Laser and Robotics Applications
We carry out research and development on laser-based applications for materials processing, oil extraction technological enhancements, and aerosol or spray characterization. Computer simulation and robot task programming tools are employed to enhance the safety and efficiency of telerobotics in the decontamination and decommissioning of nuclear power plants, space nuclear power systems, and other remote applications. [Laser Applications Laboratory]
[Robotics Laboratory]
NE Departments involved:
Detection & Diagnostic Systems