Showing 4 results for Researcher: Nathan A. Capps
June 9, 2026
10 MIN READ
ORNL researchers are testing advanced nuclear fuels under simulated accident conditions to generate the safety data needed for regulatory approval. Their work helps existing reactors operate more efficiently, produce more power, and support growing U.S. energy demand.
March 11, 2026
2 MIN READ
Researchers at ORNL have captured first-of-a-kind optical measurements during accident testing of commercially irradiated nuclear fuel cladding. Using a technique called digital image correlation, the test captured detailed measurements of the cladding’s behavior during a simulated loss-of-coolant accident.
June 17, 2025
2 MIN READ
Capps is being recognized for his leadership in advancing the safe and economic expansion of nuclear power by leveraging advanced modeling and simulation to facilitate accelerated testing and licensing of high burnup and accident-tolerant fuel, representing key innovations for the future of commercial nuclear energy.
September 1, 2020
1 MIN READ
A developing method to gauge the occurrence of a nuclear reactor anomaly has the potential to save millions of dollars.