ORNL: Science & Technology: Simulation Science: Engineering Applications

OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY

Engineering Applications

Our man-made environment of structures and vehicles is studied in detail at ORNL with physics-based modeling that can predict mechanical performance.

Automotive Applications

ORNL researchers are working in collaboration with auto manufacturers and government agencies to develop technologies for safer, more energy efficient vehicles. Topics range from better bumpers and more efficient engines, to preventing driver overload from on-board information systems.

CSM Computational Materials Science Group
    Crashworthiness of Composite Materials
    Crashworthiness Modeling of Sport Utility Vehicle
    Microstructural Modeling of Materials
Computer Science and Mathematics (CSM) Division
     Catalytic Converter Modeling
     Lightweight, High Energy Density Batteries
     Intelligent Vehicle Research Program
     Automotive Applications (SC99 exhibit)
    Computational Modeling in Automotive Research (SC98 exhibit)

Robotics Research

ORNL develops intelligent software for self-directed robots and robot groups and designs and builds specialized hardware and systems for human-in-the-loop robot control. Simulations are used as an adjunct resource during the design phase.

CSM Computational Intelligence Group
    Cooperating Autonomous Robots
Robotics and Process Systems Division (RPSD)

Other Engineering Research

Emergency Management Information System
CSM Collaborative Technologies Research Center (CTRC)
    Collaborative Management Environment (CME)
     Manufacturing Agent-Based Emulation System (MABES)
     Supplier Utilization through Responsive Grouped Enterprises (SURGE)
CPED Computational Modeling and Simulation Section
    Numerical Simulation of Electroforming
    Suppression of Plasma Turbulence by Velocity Shear
I&C Simulation and Training Technology

Resources

ORNL has an impressive array of facilities for simulation of engineering applications.

Computer Science and Mathematics (CSM) Division
    High Performance Computing Resources
    Automotive Crashworthiness Vehicles
    In-Vehicle Information Systems Development Center
Center for Engineering Science Advanced Research (CESAR)
    Cooperative Robotics Laboratory
     Laser Imaging Laboratory
     Optical Communications Laboratory
     Optical Computing & Quantum Communications Laboratory
Robotics and Process Systems Division (RPSD)
    RPSD Facilities