Thomas Carter, Westinghouse, Director of BWR Engineering, USA, 10/13
October Dinner Meeting Announcement
Topic:
Westinghouse Overview and AP1000® Plant Projects Update
Bio:
Thomas Carter currently works at Westinghouse in Cranberry Township, PA as the Director of US BWR Engineering in the Westinghouse Engineering Services business. In this role he is responsible for all engineering support and engineering projects for US Boiling Water Reactors (BWRs), as well as BWRs in Mexico, Taiwan, Switzerland, and Spain. This support is provided by Westinghouse professionals in San Jose, CA, Cranberry Township, PA, and Windsor, CT, and includes support from Toshiba Corporation in Japan, the parent company of Westinghouse. Prior to Westinghouse, Thomas worked at GE Nuclear Energy in San Jose, CA and in Wilmington, NC, in a variety of engineering and leadership roles. Thomas has a BS in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a MS in Nuclear Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. He has been a professional in the nuclear industry for over 17 years.
Abstract:
As the majority of the U.S. Nuclear Fleet moves into its fifth decade of operation, the focus of attention on operating plants continues to shift towards aging-related issues. Although new plants continue to be designed, licensed, and brought to market, the United States will need to continue relying on the approximately 100 nuclear power plants that are currently operating. In order to maintain high levels of reliability and capacity in these plants, it is necessary to continue addressing issues related to increasing plant age.
In addition to its wealth of experience in support of its fleet of Pressurized Water Reactors, Westinghouse has become increasingly involved in providing solutions to aging-related issues in Boiling Water Reactors. In his current position as Director of U.S. BWR Engineering, Thomas Carter is familiar with a range of repair, replacement, and analytical issues Westinghouse has been asked to address.
Presentation Material:
Presentation Slideshow: Westinghouse Overview and AP1000® Plant Projects Update – October-2013