Decouple Fuel for Thought
Mar 4, 2025
Join Professor Koroush Shirvan, an expert in nuclear engineering from MIT, as he unpacks the fascinating world of uranium fuel. He discusses the surprising transformations of fuel under bombardment and the economic challenges of uranium enrichment. Shirvan highlights innovative accident-tolerant fuels that could revolutionize safety in reactors while drawing from historical context and technical complexities. Discover the balance between advanced reactor designs and the fluctuating market conditions that could define the future of nuclear energy.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Exploring Fuel Logistics and Innovations in Nuclear Technology
03:14 • 3min
The Dominance of Uranium Oxide in Nuclear Fuel
06:33 • 2min
The Intricacies of Nuclear Fission and Element Transmutation
08:26 • 4min
Nuclear Reactor Fundamentals and Fuel Dynamics
12:28 • 15min
Fuel Innovations and Safety in Nuclear Reactors
27:20 • 20min
Economic Challenges in Uranium Enrichment
47:06 • 19min