Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy

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Ep 208: Rod Adams, Atomic Insights Oct 17, 2019

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In this episode, we discuss... (1) Rod Adam's passion about nuclear energy (2) How Rod started out as a Navy engineer in charge of a nuclear reactor on a submarine (3) How Rod later opened his own nuclear energy company, Adam's Atomic Engines (4) How Rod now runs Atomic Insights, a website and podcast that acts as a scholarly resource and archive on the nuclear field

Ep 207: Neil Alexander, Bucephalus Consulting Oct 16, 2019

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In this episode, we discuss...

(1) How the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority became the commercial AA Technology nuclear practice (2) How radioactive waste is disposed of in the UK, the US, and in Canada (3) The importance of calibration when communicating radioactive waste and nuclear safety (4) Establishing fertile SMR markets through effective communication and government commitment rather than technological advancement

Ep 206: Koroush Shirvan, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Oct 15, 2019

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In this episode, we discuss...

(1) The importance of optimizing the secondary side design to remain competitive in today's nuclear landscape (2) The interdisciplinary nature of the nuclear field and the shift in the reactor design process to focus on economics and safety (3) The economic conclusions from Koroush's small reactor design research and how lower source terms mean less stringent NRC requirements (4) The factors that determine the number of fuel cycles and the decision to reuse fuel

Ep 205: Tim Stone, Nuclear Industry Association Oct 14, 2019

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In this episode, we discuss...

(1) Tim's journey to the nuclear industry via Oxford University, the financial sector and government infrastructure projects (2) How kickstarting the UK's nuclear industry requires financial support from the government, a shift in design focus towards producing a product, and increasing supply chain and regulation efficiency (3) How Tim helped shift the UK's regulator towards a focus on outcomes rather than processes, creating more flexibility and a stronger relationship with industry (4) How reaching the UK's net zero by 2050 carbon goal requires education, new infrastructure and an energy portfolio that includes nuclear, renewables and carbon capture technology

Ep 204: Tom Evans, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Oct 10, 2019

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In this episode, we discuss...

(1) The evolution from single to coupled physics simulations with increased computational power (2) Increasing computation power of supercomputers to 1.4 exaflops with the Exascale Computing Project (3) Natural circulation and other new design features increases the complexity of reactor simulations (4) More partnerships between industry and National Laboratories are needed to produce more simulated data and to push the nuclear industry forward

Ep 203: Wade Allison, Oxford University Oct 09, 2019

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In this episode, we discuss...

(1) How Atoms for Peace inspired Wade to enter science (2) The importance of nuclear education for both young people and newcomer countries (3) Why theater is a new way to educate the public about nuclear energy (4) How nuclear power will be needed to provide food and water in the next century as climate change continues

Ep 202: Ben Heard, Bright New World Oct 08, 2019

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In this episode, we discuss...

(1) Ben's personal journey from anti- to pro-nuclear (2) The importance of understanding identitarian politics when supporting a nuclear change of mind (3) The challenges faced when changing identities (4) Debating the value generated from radiation risk measures

Ep 201: Zabrina Johal, General Atomics Oct 07, 2019

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In this episode, we discuss:

(1) Zabrina's introduction to the nuclear field through the Navy (2) How Admiral Hyman G. Rickover shaped the nuclear industry (3) General Atomic's TRIGA program and vision for future nuclear designs (4) How the US FESAC committee will use information from ITER to map out a plan for commercial fusion power

Ep 200: Naomi Senehi, Energy Impact Center Oct 03, 2019

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In this episode, we discuss...

(1) Titans of Nuclear's relationship to the Energy Impact Center and how it taught Naomi more about the nuclear industry (2) Naomi's graduate school plans and the importance of studying the spread of antibiotic resistance through water systems (3) Naomi's experience at the Fastest Path to Zero workshop (4) How Naomi thinks the Titans for Nuclear podcast will evolve over time

Ep 199: Federico Puente, Tecnológico de Monterrey Oct 02, 2019

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In this episode, we discuss...

(1) Federico's interest in sustainability as a motivation for entering the nuclear industry (2) Gaining public acceptance through information rather than promotion and aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (3) How the IAEA and experienced countries support newcomer countries through knowledge transfer (4) How focusing on economics, management and building human resources can lead to success for the nuclear industry

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