Bacteria and Fungi Contamination in Fuel and Hydraulic Oil
What fungi and bacteria have contaminated fuel and hydraulic fluid?
Alternative Energy
Novel, nontraditional, and emerging sources and technologies for harvesting, generating, storing, transmitting/transporting, and reusing energy.
Recent Inquiries
Current and Projected U.S. Department of Defense Regulations for Storing and Distributing Alternative Fuels
What are current and projected U.S. Department of Defense regulations for storing and distributing alternative fuels?
Power Beaming Subject Matter Experts in the DoD
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Articles
Scientists Find New Way to Enhance Durability of Lithium Batteries
Safe and efficient energy storage is important for American prosperity and security. With the adoption of both renewable energy sources and electric vehicles on the rise around the world, it is no surprise that research…
New Discoveries About the Nature of Light Could Improve Methods for Heating Fusion Plasma
Both literally and figuratively, light pervades the world. It banishes darkness, conveys telecommunications signals between continents, and makes visible the invisible, from faraway galaxies to the smallest bacterium. Light can also help heat the plasma…
Using Artificial Intelligence to Speed Up and Improve the Most Computationally Intensive Aspects of Plasma Physics in Fusion
The intricate dance of atoms fusing and releasing energy has fascinated scientists for decades. Now, human ingenuity and artificial intelligence are coming together at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL)…
Webinars
Novel Hyper-Breeder Nuclear Reactor Concept
This webinar will describe a novel hyper-breeder reactor requiring only natural uranium fuel and a breeding ratio of 1.55, which allows the reactor to be started up with some of the depleted uranium fuel. This…
DoD Nuclear Energy Use Case – A Combatant Command Perspective
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) was an early adopter of nuclear power and pioneered research of mobile nuclear energy. In addition to the well-documented U.S. Navy nuclear propulsion program, the U.S. Army constructed eight…
A Technical Review on Common Myths About Nuclear Energy
This webinar will examine the various antinuclear claims that appeal to extreme radiological risk. The presentation will start with a review of radiation risk and ALARA. The social myths will include false narratives associated with…
Events
American Nuclear Society Annual Conference 2024
The 2024 American Nuclear Society Annual Conference is an event focused on highlighting and progressing nuclear sciences and technologies for their contributions to improving people’s lives and preserving the planet. During the conference, key talking…
16th Operational Energy Summit
In its 16th year, the IDGA’s Operational Energy Summit is set to provide a dynamic platform for advancing ideas, fostering discussions, and promoting collaboration in the ever-evolving landscape of operational energy within the Department of…
The 2nd Annual Nuclear Energy Security Summit
This 2024 Summit is gathering an assembly of government and industry leaders, subject matter experts, and regional stakeholders to chart a transformative path for advanced nuclear power technology that aligns with both U.S. and international…