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Eric Berglin

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
PO Box 999
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 372-4832

Biography

Mr. Berglin has special expertise in engineering problem solving and in providing state–of-the-art research experiments / instrumentation / mechanical designs operating in unique environments (e.g. hazardous, radiation, ultra-high vacuum) in specialized areas (e.g. remote systems, optics, x-ray systems). His engineering experience is diverse and purposely varied to acquire a range of skills and expertise to be highly adaptable. Much of his work has been related to the nuclear industry and includes reactor systems, radioactive waste processing, liquid and solid waste cleanup and weapons testing. Recent non-nuclear activities include biomass pumping, terrorist detection system testing, fuel cell application, hydrogen safety, small modular reactor assessments, and building energy codes. Previous to working at PNNL, Mr. Berglin worked at AREVA (formerly Cogema), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), and Westinghouse Hanford Company (Hanford Site).

Research Interests

  • Eric Berglin has 34 years of demonstrated capabilities and experience in the following areas:
  • Mechanical Design - Develop concepts/functions/requirements, design/selection of components, system integration (electrical, civil, codes and regulations), fabrication oversight, operational proof testing, and providing complete documentation packages;
  • Testing - Develop test programs and plan, design, execute, and report testing for technologies and systems;
  • Technology & System Evaluations - Develop evaluation criteria, identify present technology status, evaluate technology and systems, and provide recommendations;
  • Information Mining - Define requirements, identify sources, collect information, analyze/compile data, and report results;
  • Website Development - Analyze needs, develop structure, design interfaces, coordinate with clients/users, obtain approvals, manage content and operations;
  • Project Management and Planning - Form teams and relationships, develop budgets and schedules, oversight & status reporting, and manage project changes.

Education and Credentials

  • Engineer, Mechanical (BSME Washington State University 1980)

PNNL Publications

2016

2013

  • Meyer R.M., P. Ramuhalli, J.B. Coble, M.R. Mitchell, D.W. Wootan, E.H. Hirt, and E.J. Berglin, et al. 2013. "Prognostics Health Management for Advanced Small Modular Reactor Passive Components." In Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Prognostics and Health Management Society (PHM 2013), October 14-17, New Orleans, Louisiana, 4, Paper No. 071. Rochester, New York:Prognostics and Health Management Society. PNNL-SA-98328.

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