Last Name |
Corradini
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First Name |
Michael
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Middle Initial |
L
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Areas of Research Expertise |
* Research in multiphase flow
* Analytically and/or experimentally researches physical processes for accidents that go beyond the design base (degraded-core or core-melt accidents)
* Hydrogen generation, molten fuel (coolant interactions, debris-bed formation and heat transfer, and molten core), concrete interactions, and containment response
* Risk assessment methodology
* Deterministic analyses
* Light water reactor operation research aids Midwestern utilities in simulator modeling, operator training and accident response, and nuclear systems analysis
* Fusion reactor research identifies and analyzes generic thermal hydraulic phenomena to improve current design studies including liquid-metal heat transfer and liquid-metal/water-safety concerns |
Web site |
Michael Corradini's University Web Page
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Curriculum Vitae (CV) |
Michael Corradini's CV
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Current/Active Funding |
- National Academy for Nuclear Training, 2009-2010, National Academy for Nuclear Training Fellowships
- Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, 2008-2010, Glaser II Travel Costs
- Organization for Economic Co-Operation, 2008-2099, 2008-2099, Steam Explosion Experimental Database (STEX)
- Multiple Donors, 2008-2099, Energy Institute Discretionary Fund
- UT-Battelle, 2007-2009, Dust Mobilization Studies
- DOE, 2007-2010, Supercritical CO2 studies: Micro-channel Heat Transfer for Reactor Heat Exchangers and Cycle Design
- Multiple Donors, 2006-2099, Wisconsin Public Utility Institute
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 2004-2009, Advanced Reactor Fuel Coolant Interaction (FCI) and Other Severe Accident Analysis
- Multiple Donors, 2003-2099, The Future of Nuclear Energy in Wisconsin Symposium
- Caterpillar, Inc. , 2002-2099, Engine Research
- South Carolina University, DOE, 2001-2010, Graduate/Undergraduate Student Exchange Program
- Oak Ridge Institute for Science & Education, DOE, 2000-2009, Fusion Energy Sciences Graduate Fellowship
- Multiple Donors, 2000-2099, Science Teachers Workshop
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Recent Publication(s) |
- "Comparison of hyperelastic models for granular materials"
Humrickhouse PW, Sharpe JP, Corradini ML, Physical Review E, 81 (1): article #011303 Jan 2010. Three recently proposed hyperelastic models for granular materials are compared with experiment data.
- "TRANSPORT PHENOMENA IN SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS IN GEN-IV REACTOR DESIGNS"
Corradini ML. Nuclear Technology 167(1): 145-156 July 2009. There has been an ongoing search for more efficient power plant designs over the last few decades.
- "Measurement of supercritical CO2 critical flow: Effects of L/D and surface roughness"
Mignot GP, Anderson MH, Corradini ML, Nuclear Engineering and Design 239 (5): 949-955 May 2009. his paper describes the results of an experiment to measure the critical mass flux for numerous stagnation thermodynamic conditions, geometry and outlet tube roughness.
- "Solid particle effects on heat transfer in a multi-layered molten pool with gas injection"
Bilbao YL, Rosa M, Corradini ML, Nuclear Engineering and Design 236 (19-21): 2245-2263 Oct 2006. The present work quantifies the partition of the heat losses upward and downward in this multi-layered configuration, considering the influence of the viscosity and the solid fraction in the pool, from test data obtained from intermediate scale experiments at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. These experimental results show heat transfer behavior for multi-layered pools for a range of viscosities and solid fractions. |
Recent Artistic Works |
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Collaboration |
- Intra-University Collaboration: Applied Mathematics, Engineering and Physics Program
- Dominion Generation, Nuclear Analysis and Fuel
- Argonne National Laboratory, Nuclear Engineering Division
- Pohang University of Science and Technology, Environmental Science and Engineering
- General Electric Research Laboratory
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Research Tools |
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Research Facilities |
- UW Biotechnology Center
- Engine Research Center (ERC)
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E-mail Address |
corradini@engr.wisc.edu
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Phone Number |
(608) 263-1648
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Current University |
UW - Madison
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Department |
Engineering Physics
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Title |
Professor and Chair
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Other Appointments |
Director, Wisconsin Institute of Nuclear Systems
Affiliated Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Nuclear Engineering, The Nelson Institute, Fusion Technology Institute, UW Energy Institute
Chair, Engineering Physics Dept
Chair, UW-Madison Energy Institute, Faculty Governance Committee |
Address Line 1 |
147 Engineering Research Building
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Address Line 2 |
1500 Engineering Drive
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City |
Madison
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State |
WI
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Zip Code |
53706
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Bachelor's Degree |
BS, Marquette University, Mechanical Engineering, 1975
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Master's Degree |
MS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Nuclear Engineering, 1976
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PhD |
PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Nuclear Engineering, 1978
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Other Degrees |
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