Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy

In this episode, we discuss... (1) How the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority became the commercial AA Technology nuclear practice (2) How radioactive waste is disposed of in the UK, the US, and in Canada (3) The importance of calibration when communicating radioactive waste and nuclear safety (4) Establishing fertile SMR markets through effective communication and government commitment rather than technological advancement

In this episode, we discuss... (1) The importance of optimizing the secondary side design to remain competitive in today’s nuclear landscape (2) The interdisciplinary nature of the nuclear field and the shift in the reactor design process to focus on economics and safety (3) The economic conclusions from Koroush’s small reactor design research and how lower source terms mean less stringent NRC requirements (4) The factors that determine the number of fuel cycles and the decision to reuse fuel

In this episode, we discuss... (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 (4) How reaching the UK’s net zero by 2050 carbon goal requires education, new infrastructure and an energy portfolio that includes nuclear, renewables and carbon capture technology

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

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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

In this episode, we discuss... (1) Why the UK’s Sellafield nuclear site will soon be decommissioned and how their graduate program moved Reuben into the nuclear sector (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