Ep. 149 - Michael Reichenberger, Idaho National Labs
In this episode we discuss...
- Michael Reichenberger’s entrance into the nuclear industry as a mechanical engineer
- How fission detectors measure neutrons in nuclear reactors
- The design, development, and deployment of Micro-Pocket Fission Detectors in a test reactor
- Advantages of the Advanced Test Reactor for nuclear fuels and materials testing
- Benefits of real-time sensors in test reactors and how they impact development of commercial reactors
- The potential value of real-time sensors in the operation of advanced reactor designs