Capabilities
Engineering Experimentation
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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
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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
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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
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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
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