The current conditions in the US suggest there will be a renewed interest in nuclear energy. GE has been developing the Gen III+ ESBWR reactor for the last decade and is continuing to work to be in a position to address this potential demand for nuclear power. The following subjects will be discussed relative to this: near term activities of utilities to pursue nuclear energy; ESBWR design certification status and plans; future plans to commercialize the ESBWR to meet the demand for nuclear power generation.

Coffee and Cookies 3:45 PM - Colloquium 4 - 5 PM
3105 Etcheverry Hall

Bio: Dr. Gamble has worked for GE Nuclear Energy for the past 19 years primarily in the area of new nuclear plant design and licensing. He has worked on the design and development of SP-100 space reactor and all of GE's recent LWR designs - ABWR, SBWR and ESBWR. Prior to his current role, he was Manager of ESBWR Engineering where he was responsible for advancing the ESBWR from the concept stage to application for Design Certification with the US NRC. He received his BS (1986) MS (1989) and PhD (2001) in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley.

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