Abstract:
Kairos Power LLC, committed to developing a safe and affordable technology in pursuit of its mission to enable the world’s transition to clean energy, is actively engaged in demonstrating a series of major hardware advancements. Notably, this includes the introduction of Hermes 1.0, a low-power test reactor, which represents a groundbreaking achievement as the first operational pebble bed Fluoride-Salt-Cooled High-Temperature Reactor (FHR). The initial startup process of Hermes 1.0, encompassing pre-fuel loading, fuel loading, and the transition to a low-power core, signifies a historic milestone in the realm of advanced nuclear energy on a national scale.

Bio:
Dr. Nader Satvat holds the position of Senior Manager of Nuclear Design and Methods at Kairos Power. As the head of the team, he oversees various critical aspects of nuclear design and safety, including reactor core design, startup planning, criticality safety, radiation shielding and transport, and radiation detection. The team's responsibilities also encompass delivering nuclear design methods compliant with the NQA1 standard for licensing, safety analysis, operational setpoints, limits, and other relevant design and analysis areas. Prior to joining Kairos Power, Dr. Satvat served in academia, engaging in both teaching and research roles. His expertise predominantly lies in reactor physics, reactor safety analysis, fuel performance, source term, advanced reactor modeling, and methods development.