Idaho National Laboratory

INL research mechanical design engineer Lance Barnes P.E. specializes in designing and integrating industrial control systems (ICS) for complex test beds and research platforms. The systems he designs, and the workflows Ihe helps create, directly support national security and critical infrastructure resilience. More on his research: https://lnkd.in/gxT2Ki8i #EngineersWeek #NationalSecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #Engineer #Engineering

Meet Jan Lambrechtsen 👋, a research mechanical design engineer at INL. Lambrechtsen designs and builds complex systems that test cutting-edge integrated energy technology, working closely with safety specialists and regulatory authorities to ensure every system meets INL's rigorous standards. Integrated energy systems convert energy from different sources like water power or nuclear into usable fuels and chemicals. By refining this process, INL is helping increase America's energy security and resilience. "I chose engineering because I've always wanted to create and build interesting, impactful things," said Lambrechtsen. "I chose to work at INL because it's a place where innovation meets real-world energy challenges, and where my work can contribute to shaping how the world produces and uses energy." Learn more about his research: https://lnkd.in/gx5RYK_2 #EngineersWeek #Hydrogen #Engineering #EnergyInnovation #Engineer

In this month’s INL Research Highlights: Using Raman spectroscopy for temperature dependence insights, innovating how heat moves through used uranium–zirconium nuclear fuel to improve future reactor designs and more! Read more ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️   #Nuclear #Research #NuclearReactor #MaterialsScience #Energy

🗓️ March 17-19 | 📍 INL Meeting Center – 775 MK Simpson Blvd., Idaho Falls, Idaho Join INL's Critical Materials Partner Forum, a multi-day event bringing together leaders from federal, state and local governments, industry, national labs and academia to find solutions to critical material challenges facing the nation. The forum will feature technical panels, keynote presentations, networking opportunities, poster sessions showcasing current research and INL collaboration opportunities. Space is limited. Registration closes on March 4. Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/guiF9VBr #CriticalMaterials #Energy #Research #Tech #Science

Delaney Stine is an experiment engineer at INL's Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) – the world's most powerful research reactor. ⚛️ ATR provides unmatched nuclear fuel and testing capabilities that support commercial power generation, naval propulsion and advanced reactor development. Learn more about ATR: https://lnkd.in/eushDyg5 #EngineersWeek #NuclearEngineer #NuclearEnergy #NuclearReactor #Engineering

Idaho National Laboratory and Argonne National Laboratory developed the Griffin reactor physics modeling and simulation software to enable accurate predictions of reactor performance across various designs, fuels and materials under real-world conditions. 🤝 ⚛️ Griffin has played a crucial role in multiphysics modeling, simulation and core design of advanced nuclear reactors, providing a way for developers to test their safety and performance before building expensive prototypes. More on this supercharged multiphysics powerhouse:https://lnkd.in/dD78CEe2 #Nuclear #NuclearEnergy #NuclearReactor #AdvancedNuclear #NuclearResearch

Join Idaho National Laboratory for an engaging three-day Industrial Control Systems (ICS) training opportunity geared toward participants from any sector and any job role – no prior ICS knowledge required. This introductory course provides foundational knowledge, hands-on learning with interactive training kits, and real-world insights through tours of local industrial facilities. This is networking opportunity you won’t want to miss! Learn more and register now: https://lnkd.in/gWNw2B7y Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) #IndustrialControlSystems #CriticalInfrastructure #nationalSecurity #Energy

Anthony Gomulka is an INL instrumentation and controls engineer supporting the development of advanced nuclear reactor technologies. ⚛️ "I pursued engineering because I've always been driven to build and create,” Gomulka said. “Turning ideas and concepts into real, functional solutions is incredibly rewarding to me." He is working on integrating the Haption and camera systems for the Mechanical Properties Test Cell at INL's Sample Preparation Laboratory. "The Haption system controls our robotic arms similar to how an operator would control a traditional manipulator," Gomulka said. "Our camera system utilizes 10 cameras strategically positioned around the hot cell to provide ample views of all sample handling and testing operations.” Gomulka said researchers will use the system to study post-irradiated structural materials, supporting the development of advanced reactor technologies. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x0ggg #EngineersWeek #Nuclear #NuclearEnergy #Engineerings #Engineer

This week, we welcomed Oregon State University Dean Forrest Masters and university staff members to INL. 🤝 The visit offered facility tours, a closer look at our innovative capabilities and an opportunity to build on our strong partnership with the university focused on enhancing the talent pipeline and expanding collaborative research efforts. More on our research ➡️ https://inl.gov Todd Combs, Brady Gibbons, Brian Woods, Wade Marcum #OregonStateUniversity #Research #Energy #Tech #Science

INL Director John Wagner dropped the first puck at INL Night at the Spud Kings as they took on the Grand Junction River Hawks at the Mountain America Center on Thursday. INL employees, along with their families and friends, brought the energy, cheering on our Spud Kings to another victory! 🏆💥🏒 The evening also delivered meaningful impact off the ice. A custom INL x Spud Kings jersey auction raised $10,870 for The Idaho Foodbank, supporting its work to address food insecurity across Idaho. We’re proud to support events variety of events just like this one for our employees and community. Learn more about our community engagement: https://lnkd.in/ebqecrJi #SpudKings #Energy #Hockey #Community #IceHockey