Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Model heat generation and removal in the reactor core using thermal-hydraulic codes and hand calculations.
Analyse coolant flow, pressure drop and two-phase flow in fuel channels, steam generators and piping.
Run CFD (computational fluid dynamics) simulations for complex flow zones such as fuel bundles and plenums.
Carry out transient and accident analyses, such as loss of coolant or loss of flow, to check safety margins.
Validate models against experimental data from test loops and plant measurements.
Prepare design basis reports and safety documents for review by plant teams and the regulator.
Support plant operations and outage work when operating parameters need checking.
