INL, Oregon State University Collaborate to Inspire Future Nuclear Engineers
American Nuclear Society conferences are attended to learn about the latest innovations, present new research, and spark hypotheses in the nuclear sector.
DOE officially approved the contract modification that enables a five-year extension
DOE officially approved a contract that enables a five-year extension of the Battelle Energy Alliance (BEA) operation of INL through Sept. 30, 2024.
Accident Tolerant Fuels effort hits important milestone
INL hosted a three-day meeting the first week of May on Accident Tolerant Fuels, the government-backed effort to develop safer fuels for nuclear reactors.
DOE leads effort to fill testing void created by Norwegian reactor shutdown
The closure of a Norwegian reactor has put nuclear fuels and materials testing in a scramble, prompting a DOE & INL workshop to discuss plans for the future
INL turns 70!
In 2019, INL celebrated its 70th anniversary, highlighting 70 years of energy innovation and security excellence in nuclear research.
A FORCE to be reckoned with: Computer modeling for optimal energy partnerships
Imagine modern computing as the conductor of an orchestra. Just as a conductor brings harmony to a complex musical arrangement, modern computing is crucial to harmonizing the intricate mix of energy producers and users, optimizing the use of precious resources for the greater good. One strategy for establishing that harmony would pair the nuclear energy […]
Big brake for small business: Sintering tech could make rotors 90% cheaper and faster
The race car driver careens around the track, narrowly missing the walls along the side. They make the turn expertly and quickly and slide across the finish line, wheels squealing as they hit the brakes. Excited spectators in the audience probably don’t realize that those brakes are able to operate seamlessly around tight turns and […]
Researchers irradiate chloride-based molten salt in first-of-a-kind experiment
For decades, light-water nuclear power plants have provided safe, reliable carbon-free energy in the United States and around the world. But in the early days of nuclear energy research, light-water reactors were just one of several promising reactor types. Nuclear energy pioneers also designed and tested high-temperature reactor technologies that use gas, liquid metal and […]
International experts review Idaho’s Neutron Radiography Reactor
In early June a group of experts from around the world gathered at Idaho National Laboratory to complete an Integrated Research Reactor Utilization Review on the Neutron Radiography Reactor (NRAD). This review of one of INL’s lesser-known reactors helps researchers and management support strategic planning for NRAD. Neutron radiography is a technique used to study […]
Idaho National Laboratory engages with Arctic communities at global assembly
Idaho National Laboratory’s Frontiers Initiative will take center stage when climate scientists and policymakers from around the world convene at the 2023 Arctic Circle Assembly in October in Iceland. University partners and defense experts with INL-led Emerging Energy Markets Analysis (EMA) initiative will participate in panel discussions. They’ll highlight their work on the INL Frontiers […]
