Energy, Climate, & Infrastructure Security (ECIS)

Advanced Nuclear Energy

Nuclear Energy Systems Laboratory (NESL) / Brayton Lab

On June 5, 2012, in

Sandia National Laboratories has opened a first-of-its-kind nuclear power conversion test facility that provides world class testing infrastructure and support for private interests seeking to develop new thermal-to-electric power conversion technology.  A primary focus of the facility is closed Brayton cycle power generation technology development. Our services include: Project development and test definition support Test [...]

Advanced Nuclear Energy

On March 9, 2012, in

The Advanced Nuclear Energy Programs Group conducts research and development in advanced technologies for both the front- and back-end of the nuclear fuel cycle.  Major advanced nuclear energy programs include: Nuclear Launch Safety Analysis; Small Modular Reactors; Advanced Energy Conversion Systems, Nuclear Waste Storage, Transportation, and Disposal; and Advanced Modeling and Simulation.  The Group also [...]

Nuclear Energy and Fuel Cycle Programs

On November 10, 2010, in

Sandia National Laboratories’ Nuclear Energy and Fuel Cycle Programs provide a dynamic, multifaceted approach to systems-based research and development of nuclear energy and fuel cycle technologies. Sandia supports the safe, secure, reliable, and sustainable use of nuclear power worldwide through strengths in repository science, nonproliferation, safety and security, transportation, modeling, and system demonstrations. As a [...]