Nuclear Science and Energy Directorate

CASL will support supercomputer research such as this simulation of a Westinghouse PWR900 pressurized water reactor core. Visualization by Tom Evans, ORNL

Nuclear Energy Innovation Hub

ORNL will lead an effort to establish and operate a new Nuclear Energy Modeling and Simulation Energy Innovation Hub. More...

The Nuclear Science and Engineering Directorate (NSED) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is committed to delivering "science to solutions" for clean energy and global security in a way that contributes to America's economic vitality. Since its earliest days, ORNL has been a leader in nuclear sciences and technologies and the consolidation of our nuclear programs into a single directorate has enabled us to more effectively respond to national priorities. More ...