Principal Nuclear Chemical Engineer
CurrentAs a member of the Innovation group and Thermal Hydraulics discipline, I contribute to the development of the TerraPower Molten Chloride Fast Reactor (MCFR) concept with a particular focus in the area of thermal and flow modeling. As part of this work I am the System Lead for a key portion of the MCFR Integrated Effects Test (IET). This multi-loop experiment will provide key thermal hydraulic data to support licensing of an MCFR demonstration unit. My system encompasses the simulated reactor core vessel, salt pumps, and salt/salt heat exchangers. Among other things, this role involves writing system and component requirements, guiding conceptual designs, serving as the technical lead for key equipment procurements, reviewing drawings (PFDs, P&IDs, equipment drawings) and supplier submittals, performing and overseeing various analyses, and producing calculation reports and other documentation to support the design effort.Additionally, I am tasked with coordination of our modeling and simulation efforts on the MCFR project---having also personally taken the lead on the bulk of CFD simulations for the MCFR that have been done to date. I also work closely with the MCFR Chief Engineer to guide the integration of MCFR reactor design projects underway to support an aggressive development and deployment strategy for this technology.
