Tyler Brown
About Tyler Brown
Tyler Brown is a Nuclear Process Engineer with a background in Chemical Engineering, holding an Associate of Science degree from Roane State Community College. He has experience in developing nuclear fuel production processes, quality assurance programs, and process improvement initiatives across various engineering roles.
Work at X-energy
Tyler Brown has been employed as a Nuclear Process Engineer at X-energy since 2020. In this role, he focuses on testing and designing new processes aimed at reducing costs in fabrication, design, and chemical expenses. His current project is projected to save TRISO-X $323,000. He also leads projects that involve the design and fabrication of new equipment and processes, employing Project Management Professional (PMP) methodologies.
Education and Expertise
Tyler Brown studied Chemical Engineering at the College of Engineering at Tennessee Technological University from 2013 to 2017, earning a Bachelor’s degree. Prior to that, he attended Roane State Community College, where he completed an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Chemical Engineering from 2011 to 2013. His educational background supports his expertise in nuclear processes and chemical engineering.
Background
Before joining X-energy, Tyler Brown held various engineering positions. He worked as a Contract Process Engineer at Protomet Corporation from 2017 to 2018, where he led the design and fabrication of the TRISO-X research and development center. He also served as a Process Improvement Engineer at Shaw Industries from 2018 to 2019 and at Milliken & Company from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he gained experience as an intern in Research and Development at Viskase Companies, Inc. from 2015 to 2016.
Achievements in Process Engineering
Tyler Brown has contributed to several significant projects throughout his career. He provided chemical evaporative calculations and documentation for state-approved air emissions licensing. He developed standard operating procedures and process descriptions for new nuclear fuel production processes. Additionally, he helped establish a Quality Assurance program to ensure vendor compliance with equipment specifications during the fabrication of multimillion-dollar processes.
Technical Skills and Tools
Tyler Brown is skilled in creating process flow diagrams and P&IDs for newly designed processes. He utilizes various Autodesk programs, including Fusion 360, AutoCAD, and Creo, for designing new processes and equipment. His technical skills enhance his ability to lead projects and contribute to the development of innovative solutions in the field of nuclear engineering.