Ep 111: David Kropaczek, Oak Ridge National Labs

In this episode we discuss...


David’s work as Director for the U.S. Department of Energy
innovation hub, Consortium for Advanced Simulation of Light Water
Reactors

Core design and refiguration of fuel between cycles

Influence of temperature on water density and its effect on
the reactor

Inherent safety of light water reactors

PWR and BWR reactors

Independent analysis of reactor core design and fuel
optimization

Global trends and interactions in the nuclear field

Focus of CASTLE, energy innovation hub at NC State

CRUD-induced power shift and CRUD-induced localized corrosion

Pellet clad interaction

Thermohydraulics, dry spots, and departure of nucleate
boiling

The Future of CASTLE and its contributions to the nuclear
industry