Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy

1) nuclear history in the UK starting with magnox power stations and advanced gas-cooled reactors 2) How nuclear could be an affordable solution by using a fleet approach, advanced manufacturing, and modular construction. 3) six key ways to promote nuclear innovation and affordability after a cross-sector innovation roundtable including technology, leadership, collaboration, risk, financing, and regulation. 4) How to implement innovation from other sectors

1) Adrienne’s uncommon route to the nuclear sector via the Lottery Fund 2) How the Office of Nuclear Regulation (ONR) is modernizing to engage in Advanced Nuclear Technologies (ANT) and increase accessibility 3) Changing the UK nuclear regulation process to decrease cost and foster innovation 4) Securing the future of the ONR by diversifying employee skill sets and focusing on outcomes

1) How Tristano Sainati transitioned from engineering to nuclear licensing regulation 2) The prescriptive-based approach and performance-based approach to nuclear regulatory frameworks and how they may discourage innovation 3) The history of how international nuclear regulation began, spurred by the Chernobyl accident, and the lasting effects of a conservative approach to nuclear safety even today 4) How the future of nuclear power depends upon a perspective shift from innovation to legislation,

1) Giorgio Locatelli recounts his journey from Italy to the United States to learn about nuclear energy and how it became his career focus 2) How economic climate and project funding choices affect the global development of nuclear reactors 3) A look at the feasibility of nuclear reactor design and construction, both small and large 4) Giorgio provides a summary of the UK’s investigation into SMR financing methods and how regulations affect cost

(1) Restarting the UK’s nuclear industry with Sizewell C (2) Copying the Hinkley design to save time and money and strengthen the UK’s supply chain (3) Turning to private capital and the regulated asset based model to finance Sizewell C (4) Incorporating “no regret” changes for Sizewell C to become a potential energy center

1) Alice Cunha da Silva explains how a degree in computer science led her all over the world to discover her passion for nuclear engineering 2) Brazil runs its nuclear industry a little differently, from its focus on communication strategies to its operational structures 3) Alice shares her perspective on growth and challenges in Brazil’s nuclear industry 4) An inside look into the engaging discussions and participation at the International Nuclear Atlantic Conference

1) Claudio Almeida reflects on his international nuclear education and how it prepared him for a design review of Brazil’s first nuclear plant, Angra 1 2) How technical issues in Soviet-designed nuclear power plants were identified, analyzed, and corrected to improve plant performance 3) Claudio explains how Chernobyl changed the international nuclear industry and how safety missions were conducted at VVER and RBMK sites

1) Celso Cunha recounts his career working with Brazilian governments and private companies and how it led to his leadership at ABDAN 2) Celso explains the role of ABDAN in Brazil’s nuclear space and how it connects with the industry side of nuclear activities 3) An inside look at how Brazil is driving innovation in the regulation, development, and financing of nuclear around the country

1) Carlos Freire Moreira reflects on his time in the Brazilian Navy and how the civilian industry adapted Naval technology in the energy sector 2) Carlos gives an in depth look at INB’s goals of developing all levels of the uranium fuel cycle 3) How different applications for uranium and the state of other energy resources all lead back towards more nuclear energy 4) Carlos reviews current work within Brazil on how to focus regulations and diversify the country

1) Leonam Guimarães reflects on his career in the Brazilian Navy Nuclear program 2) The history of Brazil’s civilian nuclear sector and plans for future development 3) Leonam addresses challenges of changing technologies and how innovation can pave the way to success 4) How hydroelectricity and nuclear energy can be used together to balance Brazil’s electrical system

1) Marcel Biato explains how a career in diplomacy prepared him for work in the nuclear industry 2) How Brazil is opening up the previously state-run nuclear industry to private companies and the history between Argentina and Brazil’s nuclear programs 3) Brazil’s naval nuclear propulsion system and how new nuclear technology can provide base load power across the country 4) Why small modular reactors are attractive to Brazil and how the country is focusing on making the technology accessible

1) Becoming advisor at undersecretariate of Energy 2) The three areas of the nuclear sector and how more communication is needed to push the industry forward 3) Argentina’s nuclear power reactors and SMR prototype development 4) How SMRs meet the demand for lower costs, shorter construction time and clean energy

1) Kalev Kallemets provides an inside look at Estonia’s political climate and how the country aims to tackle energy challenges 2) How the Baltic States share energy infrastructure and how that impacts power generation planning and development 3) Why the energy markets are changing across Europe and how it impacts power reliability 4) Kalev defends molten salt reactor technology and explains how deployment of SMRs in Europe will change the energy landscape

1) Fast reactor coolants and Russian deployment 2) Italy’s strong nuclear education despite the end of the state’s industry 3) The nonelectrical applications for reactor power, including hydrogen production and cogeneration 4) How SMRs take advantage of economies of series, rather than economies of scale, to decrease cost

1) Idaho Senator Mike Crapo recounts his childhood in Idaho Falls and how the nearby Idaho National Laboratory impacted his career in politics 2) How the economy and the environment can both benefit from win-win energy solutions 3) Sen. Crapo provides an overview of the NEICA and NEIMA nuclear energy innovation bills and how they will transform the nuclear industry 4) Why a whole-of-government approach is necessary for strengthening the U.S. national energy, national security, and economic policies