Benjamin A Baker

Title: Benjamin A. Baker: Microreactor Control and Nuclear Energy

Introduction

Benjamin A. Baker is an inventor based in Ammon, Idaho. His patent work addresses control systems for microreactors that produce nuclear energy.

Latest Patents

Baker is associated with 1 patent, titled “Microreactor with Control Neutron Absorber Assembly Including a Control Neutron Absorber Rod.” The invention describes a control neutron absorber assembly with a housing, a movable absorber rod, and a burnable absorber. The housing has coaxial inner and outer sections, with a cavity between them. The rod contains a first neutron-absorbing material and moves axially within the inner housing. The burnable absorber contains a second neutron-absorbing material with lower absorbing strength and is configured to receive the rod. Together, these components provide a control arrangement for a nuclear microreactor.

Career Highlights

Baker’s listed professional affiliations include Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC, and Walsh Engineering Services, PC. His patent reflects work related to reactor design and neutron-absorption control.

Collaborations

Baker’s listed coworkers include Travis L. Lange and Yasir Arafat. Their shared professional context connects them to the broader engineering and energy innovation community.

Conclusion

Benjamin A. Baker’s patent describes a microreactor control neutron absorber assembly that combines a movable absorber rod with a burnable absorber, contributing to innovation in nuclear energy systems.