Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy

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**Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy**

A podcast featuring interviews with experts throughout the Nuclear Energy field, covering advanced technology, economics, policy, industry, and more.

Latest Episodes:

Ep 162: Jackie Kempfer, Third Way May 15, 2019

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In this episode, we discuss...

Jackie's collegiate upbringing in North Carolina pursuing International Relations
Jackie's transition into nuclear energy studies in graduate school and her Graduate Thesis on "Nuclear Disinheritance"
How Jackie gained experience in nuclear at the Stimson Center
The development of the Organizational Governance Template for Nuclear Security
Jackie's work at Third Way in the Clean Energy Program
The newly enacted Nuclear Energy Leadership Act (NELA)

Ep 161: Evan Sengbusch, Phoenix May 14, 2019

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In this episode, we discuss...

How Evan Sengbusch's background in physics led him to his current role as President of Phoenix
Production of lower energy, higher current deuteron accelerators as neutron sources
The roles preserving research reactors and producing a domestic supply of Molybdenum 99 play in the nation's medical industry
New capabilities of thermal neutron imaging and fast neutron imaging
The development of neutrons as an inspection tool for complex, high density materials and components
How Phoenix's partnership with SHINE could change medical radioisotope production in the US

Ep 160: Eben Mulder, X Energy May 13, 2019

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In this episode, we discuss...

The role of the Atomic Energy Corporation in South Africa's nuclear development
System challenges of dramatically scaling nuclear technology
Innovative nuclear solutions to service the vast population differences in South Africa
Germany's role in educating and supporting South Africa's pebble-bed nuclear reactor
Groundbreaking postgraduate nuclear programs Mulder founded at North-West University
X Energy's mission to commercially establish pebble-bed reactor technology and spread it throughout the world
Challenges of obtaining clientele and licensing for new nuclear technology
Evolution of the pebble-bed nuclear reactor and the energy potential it can bring to the U.S. electrical grid

Ep 159: Shane Johnson, Department of Energy May 09, 2019

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In this episode, we discuss...

How Three Mile Island and the oil embargo influenced Shane to pursue nuclear engineering
How Shane helped support university test reactors through his role at the Office of Nuclear Energy
How tritium influenced the history behind the Office of New Production Reactors national security program
Creating a roadmap for Generation IV reactor development and deployment
How contracting to end users can help mobilize new nuclear
The driving issues behind construction and deployment of new nuclear technologies
How the Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) program united research and design efforts

Message from TON! May 09, 2019

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Ep 158: Susan Landahl, Exelon Generation May 04, 2019

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In this episode, we discuss...

How nuclear engineering and health physics are connected in education and industry
Insight into radiation protection design and emergency planning
How Susan Landahl broke down gender barriers in nuclear power plant operation
Models, such as the linear no-threshold theory, which are used to analyze radiation dosage and related health effects
The role of virtual reality in nuclear power plant training and operation
Improving all aspects of the nuclear industry through a culture of innovation
Nuclear power's place in the U.S. electrical grid

Ep 157: Kathleen Barron, Exelon Generation May 03, 2019

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In this episode, we discuss...

Kathleen Barron's background in nuclear and how she came to be Senior Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs at Exelon
How the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) restructured the electricity industry to become more competitive
Assessing legal sustainability of changes to energy infrastructure
How FERC manages concerns related to market rates and environmental impacts
Regional impacts on the electrical grid energy balance and how clean energy is integrated
Decarbonization implications of producing the energy source versus energy extraction
Legal challenges of saving existing nuclear reactors from decommissioning
State influence on nuclear energy generation and financial implications of their decisions

Ep 156: Brad Fewell, Exelon Generation May 02, 2019

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In this episode, we discuss...

Fewell's law background that led him towards the energy industry
Fewell's first position with the NRC, and the responsibilities, experiences and relationships he accumulated while there
Fewell's transition into the private sector working for Exelon Generation
Fewell's cases with Exelon revolving around Security, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Generation Nation – Exelon's local nuclear advocacy program for its employees and their communities
Fewell's marketing strategy to combat irrational stigma on nuclear energy

Ep 155: Mara Levy, Exelon Generation May 01, 2019

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In this episode, we discuss...

Mara Levy's personal journey through the nuclear industry and her day-to-day at Exelon
The impact of hands-on education for nuclear engineering students
What the new fuel receipt process looks like in preparation for a nuclear refueling outage
Roles and responsibilities of an on-site reactor engineer
Why power descents at nuclear plants are needed and how they are coordinated
Stakeholders involved in power maneuver planning
Outreach efforts of North American Young Generation in Nuclear
Public education efforts of Generation Nation

Ep 154: Michael Gallagher, Exelon Generation Apr 30, 2019

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In this episode, we discuss...

How Michael Gallagher entered the power generation industry
The different management roles at a nuclear power plant
The differences between boiling water reactors and pressurized water reactors
Methods for controlling radiation and shaping power in a boiling water reactor
The effects of fuel design and core efficiency on nuclear fuel consumption
Requirements for a nuclear power plant renewal license application
Federal limitations on the life cycle of a nuclear power plant
Global impacts of affordable and reliable energy sources

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