A diverse team of engineers, scientists, and technicians with extensive expertise in technology development and testing for nuclear applications.
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Advanced Nuclear Instrumentation
Recognized subject matter expertise with decades of experience
Collaborations with national labs and universities
Publications in peer review journals
Projects: Support accident tolerant fuel and advanced reactors, improving & enhancing operations performance
Patent portfolio that captures novel sensing technology
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Reactor Vessel Embrittlement & Fracture Toughness
Chair of ASTM Nuclear Structural Materials Committee
PWROG & EPRI programs
Active in ASTM Fracture Testing standards
Internationally recognized expertise
Projects: Advancing use of RPV direct fracture toughness for improved heat-up/cool-down margins, Reevaluated irradiated stainless-steel fracture toughness for PWRs, Material evaluations & testing supporting SLR
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Material Characterization & Testing
Corrosion of plant structural materials and corrosion product release in the primary circuit
Advanced characterization of irradiated structural materials
Led investigation into corrosion product release from plant structural materials which contribute to fuel crud source term. The results of these studies have been incorporated in industry simulation codes
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Cold Spray Technology
Applications for corrosion prevention & component repair for primary and secondary system applications
Leaders in the use of cold spray for accident tolerant fuels applications
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Fuel Performance & Safety
Cladding-coolant interactions
Patented testing technology to evaluate fuel performance
Collaboration with EPRI PWR Technical Advisory Council to set industry guidelines for core design and chemistry