General Lab Information

Energy Systems Division

Energy Conversion Research

The Energy Conversion Group develops innovative, high-efficiency energy solutions to enhance U.S. energy security, reliability, and affordability. Their research focuses on advanced combustion technologies, hydrogen and alternative fuel utilization, emissions reduction, and enhanced energy system performance. The group also works to improve the capabilities of research tools that support industry-driven solutions for modernizing America’s energy infrastructure.

Capabilities

  • Advancing high-efficiency energy systems for buildings that strengthen grid reliability and domestic energy independence.
  • Supporting diverse fuel utilization, including natural gas, hydrogen blends, biofuels, and advanced combustion technologies, to ensure cost-effective and resilient energy solutions.
  • Expertise in detailed emissions characterization and evaluating control strategies, load profiles, fuel sources (natural gas, hydrogen blends, biomass, biofuels, fuel oil), and post-combustion emissions mitigation technologies.
  • Strong partnerships with manufacturers and industry stakeholders to develop next-generation burners and heating systems that optimize performance and fuel flexibility.
  • Comprehensive performance analysis of emerging heating and power systems, ensuring efficient integration of both traditional and new fuel sources.
  • Energy systems modeling to improve fuel efficiency, operational resilience, and cost-effectiveness in building energy applications.

Research Areas