INDIANAPOLIS
Speaker: Roger N. Blomquist
In addition to serving as a nuclear propulsion officer on a US Navy nuclear-powered submarine, Roger has worked at Argonne National Laboratories since the late 1970’s. His career has centered on computational methods in neutron transport, reactor physics, and nuclear data processing. He has co-taught nuclear energy courses at Northwestern University, the University of Chicago, and other universities, as well as chairing the International Expert Group on Source Convergence in Criticality Safety Analysis, which is a part of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. He currently serves on the Nuclear Engineering Division Outreach Committee.
Roger will give a high-level overview of current developments in nuclear reactor and fuel cycle technologies. Topic will include current large, water-cooled reactors, small modular reactors, and advanced reactors. Technical and economic pros and cons and trends will be explored, along with the effects on the electricity grid of various generating technologies.
Sponsored by John Prentice
The Scientech Club provides a forum for weekly presentations and discussions in science, technology, and other topics. The Club meets most Mondays at the Northside Events Center and Social Club (2100 E. 71st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46220.
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