TerraPower Nuclear Reactor
Students, IEEE Members and the public are invited to attend. Admission is free, donations are accepted.
TerraPower was founded to provide state-of-the-art power with Natrium technology, one of the fastest and lowest-cost paths to advanced, zero-carbon energy. The site selected is in southwest Wyoming near the town of Kemerrer. What’s under construction is a sodium test and fill facility for the future plant, the first step of many to come before the nuclear plant will come online in 2030, according to projections. The test and fill facility is a key step in building this novel nuclear plant, a first of its kind in the United States. TerraPower plans to test and prove a first-of-its-kind nuclear cooling system, a process that is expected to take about a year.
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- Colorado State University
- 700 Meridian Avenue
- Fort Collins, Colorado
- United States 80523
- Building: Scott Bioengineering Building
- Room Number: 101
- Starts 13 November 2025 07:00 AM UTC
- Ends 19 February 2026 10:00 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge
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George
TerraPower Nuclear Reactor
Site Director for Plant Operations
Biography:
George Piccard – Site Director Plant Operations, Natrium™ Demonstration Reactor
George Piccard is the Site Director for Plant Operations for the Natrium demonstration project. He is responsible for creating an organization to commission, test, operate and maintain TerraPower’s advanced nuclear plant being built in Kemmerer, WY. George has more than 35 years of experience in the nuclear industry and 25 years of nuclear power plant experience. He held director and management roles including Director of Operations, Engineering Manager, and Radiation & Chemistry Manager. George performed on shift duties as a licensed Senior Reactor Operator. His nuclear power plant experience includes management, operations, reactor engineering, system engineering, preventative maintenance, engineering programs, problem solving, emergency preparedness, refueling and project management. Prior to joining TerraPower George was the Director of Operations, Nuclear Services for AECOM’s Power Group. George holds a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering and a Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering from University of Michigan. George is a National Academy for Nuclear Training (INPO) Fellow.
Andy
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Andy Chrusciel – Construction Director Kemmerer Unit 1
Biography:
Andy is the Construction Director for Kemmerer Unit 1, in charge of its Construction and
Management of the prime construction contractor. Andy has been involved in the
delivery of large, complex, signature power plants for over 35 years including Design,
Engineering/Management, Start-up/Commissioning, Construction Management, Project
Management/Director, and Business Development. Prior to joining the TerraPower
team, Andy held leadership positions with Bechtel Power Corporation as an Engineering
Manager, Chief Engineer, Project Manager and then later with Samsung Construction
and Trading as a Project Director and Vice-President. These actual, executed projects
span many jobsites in the U.S. and internationally with technologies including Nuclear,
Combined Cycle, Coal, and Renewables to include wind, solar, biomass and energy
storage. Andy holds a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and a MS in Engineering
Management. He is looking forward to delivering the next generation of nuclear power
to the grid in Kemmerer,
Agenda
6:00 pm Doors Open
6:30 pm Welcome, broadcast begins; Jim Cale
7:45 pm Introduction of the speakers and topic- Scott Evans
7:00 pm Main Presentation- George Piccard & Andy Chrusceil
8:00 pm End
It’s often said the hardest part of attending Colorado State University is finding parking. You may park in Lot 310, north of the Engineering Building. Lot 310 is a short walk past Addison Hall construction. Parking is free after 4 p.m.