Frank Silva (Electrical Engineering)
About DOE Fellow
Frank Silva received his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering at Florida International University in December 2012. His interests include analog and digital design, power systems, communication systems and electromagnetic theory. Frank is now working at Florida Power & Light as engineer II – distribution.
DOE Related Projects
Currently, Frank is working with Applied Research Center (ARC) and Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) staff, as well as with principal investigators from select universities and the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), in the implementation of the In Situ Decommissioning Sensor Network, Meso-Scale Test Bed. The purpose of this research is to demonstrate the capability of sensor networks to monitor fluid flow and transport through grout and concrete by installing embedded sensors in an offsite meso-scale test bed. Specifically, Frank will assist Mr. Jose Varona with the power, weather, and utilities requirements for the test site. Additionally, he will aid Mr. Gail Heath from INL in the implementation of the electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) sensor