Centrifuge Science Section
Centrifuge Science
We perform basic and applied research and development of gas centrifuge technology to meet the critical needs of the U.S. Government.
Dynamic Testing — We ensure centrifuge components and subcomponents function as designed.
Responsible for evaluating centrifuge concepts through dynamic testing of prototype systems. Members of this group develop dynamic testing hardware and software, develop and apply advanced rotor balancing techniques, and perform field testing of deployed systems.
Flow, Thermal, and Data Science — We perform modeling to ensure optimum enrichment performance of gas centrifuges and are also involved in EMIS and plasma analysis.
Applies first principles and empirical approaches to develop gas centrifuge concepts and perform engineering analysis. Members of this group work to advance the physics and engineering understanding of gas centrifuge systems and apply advanced theoretical and engineering analysis principles to machine design and development.
Gas Testing Science — We plan and direct gas testing of individual centrifuges and test cascades to discover nuances of centrifuge performance and ensure centrifuges meet their performance targets.
Responsible for the development and interpretation of testing experiments. This group leads the application of machine and cascade theory to develop, execute, and interpret testing evolutions for discovery, performance evaluation, and optimization of enrichment systems.
Mechanical Systems Modeling — We plan and direct gas testing of individual centrifuges and test cascades to discover nuances of centrifuge performance and ensure centrifuges meet their performance targets.
Responsible for the development and interpretation of testing experiments. This group leads the application of machine and cascade theory to develop, execute, and interpret testing evolutions for discovery, performance evaluation, and optimization of enrichment systems.
