Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy
Summary: A podcast featuring interviews with experts throughout the Nuclear Energy field, covering advanced technology, economics, policy, industry, and more.
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Podcasts:
(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
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
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
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
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
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
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
(1) Why the UK’s Sellafield nuclear site will soon be decommissioned (2) How the Nuclear National Laboratory is researching the anti-corrosion chemistries of different nuclear reactor designs including fusion reactors (3) Reuben’s involvement in the Young Generation Network and how he is working to share the next generation’s insights and accomplishments (4) Researching how to engage the public better will improve nuclear acceptance and secure the future of the industry
In this episode, we discuss how... (1) Bruce's role in the NRC approving the Clinch River Environmental Impact Statement (2) The main considerations which go into developing an environmental impact statement for a nuclear power plant site (3) How Bruce's up bringing and natural curiosity fueled his interest in site assessment (4) Bruce's introduction to the nuclear field through the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
(1) How Rose became interested in radioisotopes from an early interest in chemistry and medicine (2) What an isotope is and how Actinium-225 is created (3) Why the demand for Actinium-225 is increasing and the challenges the Tri-Lab Project faces in meeting this demand (4) The role of education in radiation acceptance
(1) Jeremy Renshaw comes from a family of engineers and is raising children who are likewise passionate about math, science and robotics. (2) He currently works at the Electric Power Research Institute, an independent nonprofit that conducts research and environmentally responsible demonstration projects to enhance the quality of life of people globally. (3) Jeremy’s work in nuclear using robots to inspect dry spent fuel canisters.
In this episode, we discuss... (1) The impact of Silent Spring and environmental concerns of the 1960s that fostered Ed's interest in toxicology (2) How the LNT theory came into practice and how we can look at low dose radiation using Hormetic Biphasic Dose Response Relationships (3) How modest amounts of stress, in the form of low dose radiation to the body can be beneficial (4) How the regulatory and medical communities have been mislead towards an LNT viewpoint
In this episode, we discuss... (1) How the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster changed the trajectory of Chuck's career (2) Lessons in leadership learned through Chuck's personal experiences at the Fukushima site (3) Chuck's background in nuclear power plant construction and equipment operation (4) The importance of reflecting on Fukushima and the special nature of nuclear technology
(1) Decreasing focus on design and adopting the copy and paste model to deliver projects on time and on budget (2) The reasons behind Assystem’s continued focus and success in the nuclear industry (3) Why education is needed to understand that decreasing energy consumption will not stop climate change (4) Assystem’s strategy when partnering with countries to develop nuclear programs
In this episode we discuss how... (1) The need for politicians to take on long-term issues and understand that decreasing electricity consumption is not a solution (2) The difference between carbon emissions and carbon footprint and why the focus should shift towards decreasing overall carbon footprint (3) Europe’s increasing electricity demand and the shift towards relocalization (4) Making energy a strategic political issue