Manufacturing Analysis

NLR provides objective, credible analysis to support research performers, industry, and others in energy manufacturing decisions.

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Capabilities

NLR supports advanced manufacturing through various analysis-related capabilities and projects.

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Oxy-Esterification and Natural Gas

NLR offers analysis capabilities to investigate the viability of oxy-esterification for improving natural gas conversion processes using NLR's life cycle assessment capabilities and online modeling tools.

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Introspective Portfolio Assessment

NLR is creating a standard approach for assessing and communicating the energy and economic impacts of projects funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.

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ShAPE: Shear-Assisted Processing and Extrusion

In collaboration with the Clean Energy Manufacturing Analysis Center and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, NLR provides detailed techno-economic analysis and manufacturing analysis to better understand the potential of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory's Shear-Assisted Processing and Extrusion technology.