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 153: Marilyn Kray, Exelon Generation Apr 29, 2019

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In this episode we discuss...

Marilyn Kray's personal journey through the nuclear industry
How different engineering disciplines collaborate to make a nuclear plant operate
The role of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in the design and construction of nuclear power plants
How the culture between utilities and regulators in the nuclear industry has evolved over time
What it takes to prepare and execute a nuclear plant refueling outage plan
Licensing options for existing and newly designed nuclear plants during design, construction, and operation
How traditional utilities and investors are getting involved with new nuclear technology
Education efforts supported and funded by the American Nuclear Society

Ep 152: Bryan Hanson, Exelon Generation Apr 28, 2019

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In this episode we discuss...

An overview of Exelon Generation's developmental history and successful expansion across the US
A glimpse into Hanson's upbringing throughout his childhood and academic pursuits in nuclear engineering in Madison, Wisconsin
Hanson's experiences in his first position as a nuclear engineer with the Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station, and his professional climb towards his current position as Chief Nuclear Officer
Hanson's optimism for educating public opinion on the science of nuclear engineering and it's minimal effects on the environment
The development of worldwide standards of excellence in nuclear engineering thanks to the US Nuclear Fleet, the Institute of Nuclear Power Operators, and the World Association of Nuclear Operators
Hanson's leadership strategy as Chief Nuclear Officer at Exelon Generation, as well as new initiatives for the future of nuclear engineering

Ep 151: KunMo Chung, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Apr 22, 2019

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In this episode we discuss...

Why nuclear power was important to building South Korea's economy
How standardizing nuclear reactor development led to the success of the OPR and APR-1400 reactors
Why South Korea's partnership with ABB-Combustion Engineering has been so successful
How South Korea is helping the United Arab Emirates develop their own nuclear power plan
Why uniting utilities under one umbrella might be the best way to cut costs in the nuclear power industry
How South Korea is helping Kenya develop into a medium-level industrialized nation by 2030

Ep 150: Gerry Thomas, Imperial College London Apr 17, 2019

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In this episode we discuss...

Gerry's research and involvement in tissue banking and molecular pathology during the aftermath of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster
The studies and effects of thyroid cancer based on age, environment, and adequate research & evidence
Being a pro-nuclear scientist in the scientific community
The common misconceptions about nuclear energy and it's risk factors
Gerry's involvement in the Chernobyl Tissue Bank and how that research paved the way for the work of the Imperial Tissue Bank today
How the Imperial Tissue Bank's epidemiology studies can be used to effectively change policy on nuclear energy

Ep 149: Michael Reichenberger, Idaho National Labs Apr 16, 2019

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In this episode we discuss...

Michael Reichenberger's entrance into the nuclear industry as a mechanical engineer
How fission detectors measure neutrons in nuclear reactors
The design, development, and deployment of Micro-Pocket Fission Detectors in a test reactor
Advantages of the Advanced Test Reactor for nuclear fuels and materials testing
Benefits of real-time sensors in test reactors and how they impact development of commercial reactors
The potential value of real-time sensors in the operation of advanced reactor designs

Ep 148: Neal Cohen, Nuclear Energy Institute Apr 15, 2019

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In this episode we discuss...

Neal's role at the Nuclear Energy Institute and what nuclear energy has to offer to society
The importance of having advocates for nuclear energy that communicate the benefits of nuclear energy
How to overcome the general public's concerns about nuclear power through education
New technologies being used in old power plants to improve efficiency, production, and safety
The economics of exporting nuclear power and why the United States wants to lead this movement
The importance of established nuclear energy as a base load power source to support renewable energy
How early education about nuclear power can influence public perception about the industry and its technology
A call to action for cooperation between generations to work towards a future without global warming through the use of nuclear technologies

Ep 147: James Stubbins, University of Illinois Apr 12, 2019

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In this episode we discuss...

Technical challenges of scaling up high temperature nuclear power plant designs
The relationship between nuclear power generation efficiency and reaction temperature
The effects of oxidation and carbonization on turbine blades in different nuclear reactors
How nuclear reactor designs plan for long-term material degradation in critical components
Modern methods of analyzing effects of radiation on metal alloys
How the impacts of neutrons on metal lattice structures drive material design
Performance criteria for critical components of nuclear plant materials
How today's nuclear industry is reinvesting in nuclear-related education and research

Ep 146: Tomasz Kozlowski, University of Illinois Apr 11, 2019

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In this episode we discuss...

Why water is the best coolant in any reactor
Why molten salt reactors (MSRs) are a safeguard's nightmare
How molten salt reactors differ from lightwater reactors
Why the Experimental Breeder Reactor II would be the best fuel reprocessing solution
How nuclear energy can stop climate change in its tracks
Why the mass production of nuclear reactors is the only way to solve China's energy demands

Ep 145: Katy Huff, University of Illinois Apr 10, 2019

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In this episode we discuss:

What a nuclear fuel cycle is and how it is analyzed
How a surplus of enriched uranium impacts nuclear fuel prices
The connection between high enrichment nuclear fuel and inherent safety features
How negative temperature coefficients affect nuclear heat transfer
Computational tools for analyzing the nuclear fuel life cycle and transfer methods
Costs and benefits of nuclear waste reprocessing and how nations manage it
Long term safety considerations for nuclear waste disposal of different isotopes
Competitive advantages of nuclear energy and its impact on computational science

Ep 144: Bill Fox, SNC-Lavalin Apr 01, 2019

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In this episode we discuss...

Utility-owned design and construction of nuclear reactors
The impact of constructability in innovative nuclear reactor designs
Challenges of the V.C. Summer nuclear project
How to turn nuclear design mistakes into lessons learned for the future
Financial challenges of new nuclear technology development, like mPower
How generalizing small modular reactor designs affect cost and schedule
Differences between nuclear industry visions and realistic expectations for production
Opportunity cost benefits of nuclear energy that provide an all-around energy solution

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