Tarrin Scott Funderburg

Title: Tarrin Scott Funderburg and Microreactor Control Technology.

Introduction

Tarrin Scott Funderburg is an inventor associated with Idaho Falls, Idaho. His patent work concerns a control neutron absorber assembly designed for a nuclear-energy-producing microreactor. The available information lists 1 patent and identifies Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC, and Walsh Engineering Services, PC, among the companies he has worked with.

Latest Patents

Funderburg’s listed patent is titled “Microreactor with Control Neutron Absorber Assembly Including a Control Neutron Absorber Rod.” It describes a control neutron absorber assembly with a housing, a movable absorber rod, and a burnable absorber.

The housing has inner and outer sections, with a cavity between them. The inner housing receives the control neutron absorber rod, which can move axially. The rod contains a first neutron-absorbing material, while the burnable absorber contains a second material with lower neutron-absorbing strength. The burnable absorber is positioned to receive the rod. Together, these components provide a design for controlling neutron absorption in a microreactor.

Career Highlights

The available career information connects Funderburg with Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC, and Walsh Engineering Services, PC. His listed patent reflects work on reactor components and neutron-absorption control.

Collaborations

Funderburg’s listed coworkers include Travis L. Lange and Yasir Arafat. The available information does not specify their roles in the patent or the extent of their collaboration.

Conclusion

Tarrin Scott Funderburg’s listed invention focuses on a movable control neutron absorber rod and a burnable absorber for microreactor applications. His patent record highlights a contribution to nuclear-energy technology and reactor control design.