Showing 7 results for Researcher: Derek A. Splitter
June 2, 2026
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ORNL and Caterpillar developed a dual-fuel combustion system that enables diesel marine engines to run primarily on methanol by using a small amount of diesel as a pilot fuel for ignition. The approach allows engines to operate on more than 75% methanol across a wide range of power levels without sacrificing performance, while requiring only engine modifications rather than a complete redesign.
May 28, 2026
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Researchers at ORNL developed a new method to detect underground tunnels by sending acoustic signals upward from below the ground rather than downward from the surface. In testing, the method revealed tunnels through unique low-frequency signals created when sound waves bent around the underground structure. This technique could improve detection of hidden voids that threaten roads, railways, and other critical infrastructure.
August 2, 2023
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Dean Pierce of ORNL and a research team led by ORNL’s Alex Plotkowski were honored by DOE’s Vehicle Technologies Office for development of novel high-performance alloys that can withstand extreme environments.
February 8, 2023
2 MIN READ
The U.S. Combustion Institute has recognized Oak Ridge National Laboratory fuel science researcher Derek Splitter with the Early Career Combustion Investigator Award, a biannual honor that highlights excellence in the combustion research community. The honor will be presented during the 13th U.S. National Combustion Meeting at Texas A&M University.
August 24, 2022
11 MIN READ
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and their technologies have received seven 2022 R&D 100 Awards, plus special recognition for a battery-related green technology product.
July 5, 2017
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A new manufacturing method created by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Rice University combines 3D printing with traditional casting to produce damage-tolerant components composed of multiple materials. Composite components made by pouring an aluminum alloy over a printed steel lattice showed an order of magnitude greater damage tolerance than aluminum alone.
April 16, 2015
2 MIN READ
Six researchers with the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory received awards at this week's Society of Automotive Engineers International (SAE) World Congress. Scott Sluder received SAE's Lloyd L. Withrow Distinguished Speaker Award, which ...