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Research and Development Overview Related links: Capabilities/Core Competencies, Research Initiatives, Featured Research, Laboratory Investments |
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The INEEL conducts fundamental and applied science and engineering to develop, demonstrate, and deploy new technologies that address the needs of the Department of Energy and other customers. The structure of INEEL's R&D organization mirrors the DOE's four mission areas of environmental management, energy resources, national security, and science. The Environmental and Energy Sciences Division conducts fundamental and applied science and engineering to support the INEEL research divisions, and
DOE and industry customers. Disciplines include geoscience, chemistry, materials science, applied physics, prototype engineering and electronics.
The organization also provides a full spectrum of analytical chemistry services for the Laboratory's waste operations activities. The Energy and Engineering Technology Division plays a major role in improving the effectiveness of waste management operations, safety, and deployment of new technologies; developing alternative energy sources; extending the capabilities of robotic, intelligent machines;
and enhancing computer applications for science and operations. The Nuclear Energy Division is developing and deploying new energy systems and practices that will provide current and future generations with energy that is
clean, reasonably priced, and reliable. Nuclear energy research centers around Generation IV reactor design, including nuclear systems design and
analysis, safety analysis and risk assessment, fuels and materials analysis, and advanced computing.
Non-nuclear energy research includes bioenergy, methane hydrates and hydrogen as fuel sources, ultraclean fossil fuels and processes, hydropower, and geothermal energy. In addition, the INEEL leads the DOE's Field Operations Program by managing the testing of advanced technology vehicles. The National Security Division delivers science and engineered solutions to counter threats to the security of the nation - its people, infrastructure, and environment.
Research focus areas include nonproliferation and demilitarization, counter-terrorism and law enforcement, integrated defense systems, and environmental security. The Inland Northwest Research Alliance (INRA)
is a partner with Bechtel BWXT Idaho, LLC (BBWI). BBWI is the management and operations contractor responsible for running the INEEL for the DOE, and INRA plays a strategic role in the education and research decisions at the laboratory. The INEEL also manages several research programs for the Department of Energy:
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Updated: Wednesday, June 02, 2004 For general inquiries about the INEEL, please call 1-800-708-2680. © 2004 Bechtel BWXT Idaho, LLC. All rights reserved. Bechtel BWXT Idaho, LLC is an EEO/AA employer. Feedback |
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The INEEL is operated for the DOE by Bechtel BWXT Idaho, LLC.
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