Claude is a Purdue PhD Engineer; his first published liquid metal work reported turbulence damping data in MHD mercury flows, followed by a 40+ year career at Argonne National Laboratory conducting experimental research on molten tin and steam two phase instrumentation development, MHD pressure drop, turbulence and heat transfer experiments, in both NaK and Lithium, with international researchers from Germany, Russia, China. Latvia and UK for magnetic fusion blanket cooling system design. His lithium MHD work led to windowless liquid lithium target and stripper development for high power rare isotope accelerator systems in use today in FRIB at Michigan State University. His sodium work focused on understanding plugging of small flow passages and controlling freeze/melt damage in sodium systems; and All Things Liquid Metal.
Brinton (Bo), is a Purdue Mechanical Engineering graduate with both analytical and hands-on expertise in sodium and gallium instrumentation from his two terms in Argonne National Lab’s summer intern program. He’s developed MathematicaÒ models for Annular Linear Induction Pumps and other sodium handling components.
Michael is a Purdue Business Major graduate; his MBA is from Butler University. His expertise is banking and credit portfolio analysis, supporting several medium to large (~1B$) banks in the US Midwest.
Landon, ATLM’s website developer, is currently studying computer and cyber technologies at Ball State University. Before entering university studies, he built his own PCs from scratch.