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John G. Gilligan |
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Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies
Professor of Nuclear Engineering
office: 103 Holladay Hall
phone: 919.515.2117
fax: 919.515.7521
e-mail: john_gilligan@ncsu.edu
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| education: |
B.S.E. (Engineering Science) 1971, Purdue University
M.S. (Nuclear Engineering) 1973, University of Michigan
Ph.D. (Nuclear Engineering) 1977, University of Michigan
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| research areas: |
Of fundamental concern for many technologies
is what happens when a high-heat-flux plasma comes
in contact with a surface (either solid or liquid). In the
past we have used coupled radiation-MHD fluid models
to predict the energy transport processes occurring
at plasma-solid surfaces. Of particular interest are
solids that have energetic combustion properties like
propellants. Now we are expanding our analyses to
include plasma-liquid interaction with high velocity shear
flow and turbulence. Magnetic fields have been found
to suppress convective energy transport in these
plasma boundary layers. Another area of interest for me is
the ability to remove heat efficiently and survive
disruption conditions in fusion reactors. New first wall and
diverter plate concepts are being formulated to overcome
erosion and high-pressure shock.
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