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{{Short description|Research and development facility for the US Navy in Niskayuna, New York}} | {{Short description|Research and development facility for the US Navy in Niskayuna, New York}} | ||
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|OrganizationName=Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory | |||
|OrganizationType=Research and Development Agencies (Sub-organization) | |||
|Mission=Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory focuses on the research, design, development, and testing of naval nuclear propulsion systems, supporting the U.S. Navy with advanced nuclear technology for submarines and aircraft carriers. It strives for excellence in nuclear engineering to ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of naval nuclear reactors. | |||
|OrganizationExecutive=Director | |||
|Employees=5600 | |||
|Budget=Part of DOE's budget for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, not specified individually. | |||
|Website=https://www.navynuc.com/ | |||
|Services=Nuclear reactor design; Engineering services; Testing; Training for naval nuclear operators; Research in nuclear propulsion technology | |||
|ParentOrganization=Department of Energy | |||
|TopOrganization=Department of Energy | |||
|CreationLegislation=Established by contract with the Atomic Energy Commission in 1946 | |||
|Regulations= | |||
|HeadquartersLocation=42.825813, -73.801641 | |||
|HeadquartersAddress=2401 River Rd, Niskayuna, NY 12309, USA | |||
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'''Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory''' ('''KAPL''') is an American research and development facility based in [[Niskayuna, New York]] and dedicated to the support of the U.S. [[Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program]].<ref name="KAPL Homepage">{{cite web | title = Knolls Atomic Power Lab - KAPL | url = http://www.knollslab.com/ | access-date = 2009-02-02 }}</ref> KAPL was instituted in 1946 under a contract between [[General Electric]] and the [[Federal government of the United States|United States government]]. In the 21st century, KAPL is a government-owned, contractor-operated laboratory for the [[United States Department of Energy|U.S. Department of Energy]]. KAPL is responsible for the research, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of U.S. nuclear-powered warships. It also manages work on nuclear ships at numerous shipyards across the country. | '''Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory''' ('''KAPL''') is an American research and development facility based in [[Niskayuna, New York]] and dedicated to the support of the U.S. [[Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program]].<ref name="KAPL Homepage">{{cite web | title = Knolls Atomic Power Lab - KAPL | url = http://www.knollslab.com/ | access-date = 2009-02-02 }}</ref> KAPL was instituted in 1946 under a contract between [[General Electric]] and the [[Federal government of the United States|United States government]]. In the 21st century, KAPL is a government-owned, contractor-operated laboratory for the [[United States Department of Energy|U.S. Department of Energy]]. KAPL is responsible for the research, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of U.S. nuclear-powered warships. It also manages work on nuclear ships at numerous shipyards across the country. | ||