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NUCLEAR PROCESS SYSTEMS ANALYSIS,
RISK ANALYSIS & DUE DILIGENCE
Dr. Wright's Primary Objective in Nuclear Process Due Diligence is to ensure that the Regulatory, Civil & Environmental Risks have been correctly assessed and minimized through facility and operational design. His unique Quick Question? Quick Answer! program may provide you with the just the answers you need to make a knowledgeable and timely business decision! A brief summary of his Qualifications and Experiences in Radiochemistry and Nuclear Chemistry can be examined by following Five Links below.
- A. Nuclear Decay Studies - Alpha, Beta, Gamma Spectroscopy. Fast physical and chemical separation techniques, coincidence counting, and relevant nuclear theory.
- B. Delayed Neutrons - Delayed-Neutron Spectroscopy. Study of delayed neutrons from fission using fast physical separation techniques.
- C. Fission Studies - On-line studies include both a 5-MW Research Reactor and a TRIGA Reactor.
- D. NORM - Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material found in Oil & Gas Production Operations.
- E. Weapon Systems - Nuclear- and Particle-Beam-Weapon Systems.
A. Nuclear Decay Studies
- Designed and performed gamma-ray spectroscopy experiments on the TRISTAN Isotope Separator that was on-line to a 5 MW Research Nuclear Reactor.
- Designed, managed and performed beta- and gamma-ray spectroscopy, gamma-gamma and gamma-beta coincidence spectroscopy.
- Developed and Utilized different Direct-Inlet Ion Sources for a Mass Spectrometer on-line to a TRIGA Reactor in order to optimize the real-time analysis of short-lived Fission Products.
- Developed Fast Chemical Separation Methods to aid the study of Fission and Nuclear Reaction Processes.
- Developed a Moving-Tape Separation and Detection System (mechanical hardware, computer hardware, computer software and interfaces) to analyze short-lived Products.
- Led a Laboratory-Wide Evaluation of the accuracy and methods of Neutron (Radiochemical) Diagnostics used in determining Yields of Effects Tests.
- Studied Nuclear Structure by developing the Theory and computational Computer Programs to calculate Five-Particle, Spin-Dependent Eigenvalues.
- Taught a Laboratory Course in Radiochemistry Techniques to Engineering Graduate Students.
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B. Delayed Neutrons
- Designed and performed spectroscopic experiments on Delayed Neutrons of short-lived Fission Products.
- Calibrated and tested Proportional Counters for use with Delayed Neutrons.
- Performed experiments on short-lived fission products by radiating enriched U235 in a TRIGA reactor.
- Developed and Utilized different Direct-Inlet Ion Sources for a Mass Spectrometer on-line to a TRIGA Reactor in order to optimize the real-time analysis of short-lived, low energy, delayed neutrons from Fission Products.
- Developed a Moving-Tape Separation and Detection System (mechanical hardware, computer hardware, computer software and interfaces) to analyze Low-Energy, Delayed Neutrons from Fission.
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C. Fission Studies
- Designed, managed and performed beta- and gamma-ray spectroscopy, gamma-gamma and gamma-beta coincidence spectroscopy of short-lived Fission Products.
- Calibrated and tested Proportional Counters for use with Delayed Neutrons from Fission Products.
- Designed and performed gamma-ray spectroscopy experiments on the TRISTAN Isotope Separator System that was on-line to a 5 MW Research Nuclear Reactor.
- Performed experiments on short-lived fission products by radiating enriched U235 in a 5-MW Research Reactor and a TRIGA Reactor.
- Developed and Utilized different Direct-Inlet Ion Sources for a Mass Spectrometer on-line to a TRIGA Reactor in order to optimize the real-time analysis of short-lived Fission Products.
- Developed Fast Chemical Separation Methods to aid the study of Fission and Nuclear Reaction Processes.
- Developed a Moving-Tape Separation and Detection System (mechanical hardware, computer hardware, computer software and interfaces) to analyze Low-Energy, Delayed Neutrons from Fission.
- Designed and performed Radiation Experiments to evaluate Nuclear Weapon effects and design processes at the Nevada Test Site.
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D. NORM - Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material
- Evaluated regulatory NORM contamination using gamma-ray spectroscopy.
- Evaluated NORM contamination in Oil and Gas Producing fields.
- Developed Standard Operating Procedures for handling NORM in an Exempt Waste Disposal Facility.
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E. Weapon Systems
- Designed and performed Radiation Experiments to evaluate Nuclear Weapon effects and design processes at the Nevada Test Site.
- Chaired the National Particle-Beam Technology Study Group for the Secretary of Defense that consisted of 60 prominent Scientists charged with laying out a Five-Year Development Plan for Nuclear Particle-Beam Weapon Technology. Authored Classifed Report.
- Led a Laboratory-Wide Evaluation of the accuracy and methods of Neutron (Radiochemical) Diagnostics used in determining Yields of Effects Tests.
- Led a National Team to re-evaluate Radiochemical data from Historical Atmospheric Tests.
- Evaluated Treaty Issues to Allow Peaceful Nuclear Explosives (PNE's) under a Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) for US State Department Negotiators.
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