Describes the design and development of a Web-based knowledge management system that is used by the Department of Energy. Discusses the theoretical foundation; system design; system requirements, including matching capabilities to categories of knowledge; prototype development; representative user survey; and future directions. (Author/LRW)

Outlines where expert systems can be most effectively used, what types of applications are best for building expert systems, and how to put expert system applications on the World Wide Web. Illustrates how decision-making knowledge and logic can be made available on the Web, and includes examples of computer screens. (Author/LRW)