Neutronic research engine (IMAGE) DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory Caption Oak Ridge National Laboratory is designing a neutronic research engine to evaluate new materials and designs for advanced vehicles using the facilities at the Spallation Neutron Source at ORNL. Credit Jill Hemman/ORNL, U.S. Dept of Energy, and the Southwest Research Institute. Usage Restrictions Use credit line for image. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.