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 114: Jarret Adams, Full On Communications Nov 07, 2018

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In this episode we discuss...

Jarret's background in journalism and his personal path in the nuclear industry
How writing about nuclear has evolved over the last few decades
Key policy measures that helped to define the nuclear industry
Different nuclear content audiences and stakeholders and their unique communication needs
Challenges of writing about nuclear at a private entity
Importance of portfolio strategies and diversification of energy sources
Challenges of non-standard measurements when writing about fuel cycles
Driving new communication strategies within the nuclear industry
A deep dive into media tactics in nuclear industry communications
Balancing decreasing trends in energy consumption with drive for industry growth
IAEA and international nuclear audience communication needs

Ep 113: Seth Grae, LightBridge Nov 06, 2018

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In this episode we discuss...

Seth Grae's background in law and personal journey in the nuclear industry
The origin of LightBridge and its consultative history
Proliferation risk in traditional light water reactors
Safeguarding against weaponization of nuclear fuel byproducts
Fukushima and its impact on the nuclear industry
Challenges that are driving the future focus of LightBridge
A deep dive into the design process at LightBridge
LightBridge's joint venture with Framatome
Next steps for commercialization of LightBridge's new fuel technology
The importance of new fuel sources for the future

Ep 112: Thomas Graham, US Arms Control and Disarmament Agency Nov 05, 2018

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In this episode we discuss...

Thomas' personal journey from his position as United States House Committee on Banking and Currency to Ambassador of the US Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
Thomas' role in the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
The history of Thomas' company Thorium Power (now Lightbridge) and the work he did with Russian nuclear scientists to improve the fuel cycle
How nuclear energy actually played a vital role in halting the spread of nuclear weaponry
Thomas' work advocating nuclear and his book Seeing the Light
The minimal human health hazards of nuclear compared to those of other energy sources - especially coal
Nuclear's many environmental benefits including the prevention of climate change

Ep 111: David Kropaczek, Oak Ridge National Labs Nov 02, 2018

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In this episode we discuss...

David's work as Director for the U.S. Department of Energy innovation hub, Consortium for Advanced Simulation of Light Water Reactors
Core design and refiguration of fuel between cycles
Influence of temperature on water density and its effect on the reactor
Inherent safety of light water reactors
PWR and BWR reactors
Independent analysis of reactor core design and fuel optimization
Global trends and interactions in the nuclear field
Focus of CASTLE, energy innovation hub at NC State
CRUD-induced power shift and CRUD-induced localized corrosion
Pellet clad interaction
Thermohydraulics, dry spots, and departure of nucleate boiling
The Future of CASTLE and its contributions to the nuclear industry

Ep 110: Lou Qualls, Oak Ridge National Labs Nov 01, 2018

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In this episode we discuss...

Lou's background in fusion and personal journey in the nuclear space
Lou's work as the national technical director for molten salt reactors
Stellarator versus tokamak plasmas
The important roles of neutral beams and pellets
Challenges in nuclear fission
Uses of hydro reactors in scientific testing
A deep dive into Project Prometheus and space power initiatives
The resurgence of interest in molten salt reactors
The Advanced Reactor Technology program within the U.S. Department of Energy
Common challenges among developers and ways in which we can overcome them
Interactions of fission products with salt
Designing for contingency versus replacement

Ep 109: Kurt Terrani, Oak Ridge National Labs Oct 31, 2018

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In this episode we discuss...

Kurt's background in microelectronics and early interest in nuclear energy
Kurt's work as a nuclear fuel materials expert at Oak Ridge
The importance of modeling in establishing predictive practices
The value and role of national labs in driving big innovation within the industry
The Transformational Challenge Reactor Program
Stagnancy within the nuclear industry and ways in which we can overcome it
Whether or not advanced manufacturing will have a true impact on nuclear economics
SMRs and how they can benefit nuclear economics
Challenges of proving safety within the NRC regulations and guidelines
Pushing the boundaries of new materials within the nuclear industry

Ep 108: Phil Ferguson, Oak Ridge National Labs Oct 30, 2018

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In this episode we discuss...

Phil's background in nuclear engineering and personal journey in the nuclear field
A deep dive into spallation and how it occurs
The Spallation Neutron Source
The process of conceptualization to commissioning for SPN
The evolution of the fusion industry over the last 40 years
Requirements and inherent challenges in achieving fusion
Different types of pellets and their uses
Strategies for mitigating damage to the wall of the fusion reactor vessel
The ITER Home Fusion Experiment
Challenges in developing fusion across both national science approaches and private fusion companies

Ep 107: Alan Icenhour, Oak Ridge National Labs Oct 29, 2018

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In this episode we discuss...

Alan's background in the Navy and personal journey in the nuclear space
The role and history of ORNL in the Manhattan Project and across the broader nuclear field
Information that can be shared from Navy nuclear experiences to the private sector
Characteristics of plutonium 238 and reasons for use
The evolution of radioactive waste disposal
Alan's work as Associate Laboratory Director at ORNL
Creating and implementing a long-term strategic plan for ORNL
Development of radio isotopes in other industries, like actinium 225 for targeted alpha therapy in cancer treatment
Development and production of californium 222
A deep dive into the Transformational Challenge Reactor Project
Learnings and innovation from accelerated deployment and advanced manufacturing techniques

Ep. 106 - Larry Smith, Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant Oct 27, 2018

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In this episode we discuss...

Larry's background in the Navy and personal journey in the nuclear space
Differences between reactors on Navy submarines versus private sector
Thermal fatigue monitoring program use in determining maximum cycles
Different roles and responsibilities across plant operations
The role of quality assurance within a nuclear plant and the responsibilities entailed
Differences in QA between nuclear and other energy fields
Safety features implemented at Calvert Cliffs
Emergency preparedness levels, procedures, and simulations
Environmental stewardship and the benefits of nuclear to climate
A deep dive into inspections and licensing for nuclear plants

Ep 105: Dean Divittore, Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant Oct 26, 2018

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In this episode we discuss...

Divittore's background growing up near and working at Three Mile Island
Dean's work as Radiation Protection Manager at Exelon
Radiation exposure levels of nuclear power plant workers
ALARA versus linear thresholds for radiation exposure
What is a Geiger counter and how is radiation measured?
Areas of a power plant that have radioactive activity
What are the sources of radiation shielding and how do they work?
A deep dive into fuel defects
Hot spots and how they form in a controlled environment
Flushing and hydrolazing
Use of robotics, cameras, drones, and VR in identifying leaks
The planned shutdown of Three Mile Island in 2019

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