b'HSSL: Human Systems Simulation LaboratoryMost nuclear reactors can produce energy for at least 60 years.Bioenergy LaboratoriesBiomass is organic material that has stored up sunlight in the form of chemical energy. Examples of biomass, naturally renewable fuels, are wood, straw and cow manure. When these materials are turned into Imagine stepping into a virtual reality room where the walls arepellets, gas or liquids and burned, the suns energy is released.touch-screens that control nuclear reactors. The HSSL is a uniqueImagine turning corn stalks, elephant grass and even human laboratory allowing technicians to use simulated control systemsgarbage into alternative fuel! There are 70,000 kinds of to practice and improve safety and productivity and extend thebiomass from 90 types of crops in INLs online bioenergy operating life of future reactors. library alone.12 13'