Ep 149: Michael Reichenberger - Technical Lead, Radiation Measurements Laboratory, Idaho National Labs

Published: April 16, 2019, 10 a.m.

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