Ep 81: Andrew Sowder, Electric Power Research Institute

Andrew's background in physics and optics and his personal journey in the nuclear industry

An understanding of the metal wastes like uranium in weapons facilities and their effect on the environment

How uranium becomes radon

Chernobyl and how the facility was salvaged after the accident

A deep dive into accident tolerant fuels

The neutronics of silicon carbide versus zirconium

Improving nuclear safety and cost efficiency

Energy parks and their potential role in nuclear success

EPRI's recent study on factors that control nuclear destiny including economics and policy