Nuclear Thermoelectric Generator

Nuclear Thermoelectric Generator

Project Overview

About

The Nuclear Thermoelectric Generator (NTG) addresses the growing global energy demand and associated environmental concerns by providing a compact, mass-producible reactor that outputs 0.5-1.2 MW per unit. Unlike traditional reactors requiring extensive construction and high costs, the NTG operates silently, needs minimal maintenance, and lasts 12-16 years without refuelling. Its compact size allows four units to fit within a shipping container, making it ideal for powering remote locations and for disaster relief efforts, while offering a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels and large-scale nuclear plants

Team

Adonai Gray

Adonai Gray

Boston University

I worked as the design engineer to develop the 3-D micro-reactor model. As of now I am working on simulating thermoelectric heat transfer.

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Essoha Kadambaya

Essoha Kadambaya

Boston University

Fourth-year Mechanical Engineering student at Boston University with a strong foundation in mechanical/electrical design, programming, and manufacturing. Internship and research experience in nuclear submarine systems and soft robotics fuels my passion for automation, robotics, and PCB design.

Nahiyan Muhammad

Nahiyan Muhammad

Boston University

Mechanical Engineering senior at Boston University with a minor in Computer Engineering and a concentration in Energy Technologies and Sustainability. My background includes mechanical and electrical design, programming, and energy technologies. I aim to leverage these skills to contribute to a sustainable future through automation and technological innovation.This past summer, I interned at Harmony Desalting, where I engineered a Countertop Batch Reverse Osmosis System. This experience exposed me to a diverse set of skills, including project planning (building BOMs and PIDs), electrical design (using SSRs and safely handling mains supply), mechanical design (using AutoCAD and Onshape), and programming in Arduino. Additionally, I developed programs in VBA to parse through Excel data, automating edits in AutoCAD drawings and Microsoft documents, significantly streamlining document creation processes.Outside of work, I love building and solving problems. Over the summer, I developed a wearable device that measures the curvature of the thoracic spine relative to the lumbar spine while tracking electrical activity in muscles using accelerometers and EMG sensors for people suffering from Lordosis and low back pain. My current projects include designing a Nuclear Thermoelectric Generator (NTG) and a mini VTOL aircraft.

Peter Hepburn

Peter Hepburn

University of Navarra

I’m a finance and accounting student at the University of Navarra. I am currently very interested in the clean energy industry, particularly nuclear energy. I have work experience in finance, accounting, sales, and demand planning. I have been working on economic modeling, market research, and company valuation, focusing on sustainable energy innovation and industry insights.

Bakdaulet Turganbek

Bakdaulet Turganbek

Boston University

Alexander Urbanski

Alexander Urbanski

Boston University

I am a senior at Boston University obtaining my Bachelor's Degree in Physics and Computer Science. My goal in life is to minimize suffering in our World through education and solving advanced technical problems. I have several years of experience teaching and conducting research in the fields of robotics, additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and energy systems. Additionally, I have been an early employee at two successful startups, and I strongly believe in the power of combining research and industry to drive innovation.

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