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

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