Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy

In this episode, we discuss... How Evan Sengbusch's background in physics led him to his current role as President of Phoenix Production of lower energy, higher current deuteron accelerators as neutron sources The roles preserving research reactors and producing a domestic supply of Molybdenum 99 play in the nation's medical industry New capabilities of thermal neutron imaging and fast neutron imaging The development of neutrons as an inspection tool for complex, high density materials and components How Phoenix's partnership with SHINE could change medical radioisotope production in the US

In this episode, we discuss... The role of the Atomic Energy Corporation in South Africa's nuclear development System challenges of dramatically scaling nuclear technology Innovative nuclear solutions to service the vast population differences in South Africa Germany's role in educating and supporting South Africa's pebble-bed nuclear reactor Groundbreaking postgraduate nuclear programs Mulder founded at North-West University X Energy's mission to commercially establish pebble-bed reactor technology and spread it throughout the world Challenges of obtaining clientele and licensing for new nuclear technology Evolution of the pebble-bed nuclear reactor and the energy potential it can bring to the U.S. electrical grid

In this episode, we discuss... How Three Mile Island and the oil embargo influenced Shane to pursue nuclear engineering How Shane helped support university test reactors through his role at the Office of Nuclear Energy How tritium influenced the history behind the Office of New Production Reactors national security program Creating a roadmap for Generation IV reactor development and deployment How contracting to end users can help mobilize new nuclear The driving issues behind construction and deployment of new nuclear technologies How the Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) program united research and design efforts

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In this episode, we discuss... How nuclear engineering and health physics are connected in education and industry Insight into radiation protection design and emergency planning How Susan Landahl broke down gender barriers in nuclear power plant operation Models, such as the linear no-threshold theory, which are used to analyze radiation dosage and related health effects The role of virtual reality in nuclear power plant training and operation Improving all aspects of the nuclear industry through a culture of innovation Nuclear power's place in the U.S. electrical grid

In this episode, we discuss... Kathleen Barron's background in nuclear and how she came to be Senior Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs at Exelon How the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) restructured the electricity industry to become more competitive Assessing legal sustainability of changes to energy infrastructure How FERC manages concerns related to market rates and environmental impacts Regional impacts on the electrical grid energy balance and how clean energy is integrated Decarbonization implications of producing the energy source versus energy extraction Legal challenges of saving existing nuclear reactors from decommissioning State influence on nuclear energy generation and financial implications of their decisions

In this episode, we discuss... Fewell's law background that led him towards the energy industry Fewell's first position with the NRC, and the responsibilities, experiences and relationships he accumulated while there Fewell's transition into the private sector working for Exelon Generation Fewell's cases with Exelon revolving around Security, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Generation Nation – Exelon's local nuclear advocacy program for its employees and their communities Fewell's marketing strategy to combat irrational stigma on nuclear energy

In this episode, we discuss... Mara Levy's personal journey through the nuclear industry and her day-to-day at Exelon The impact of hands-on education for nuclear engineering students What the new fuel receipt process looks like in preparation for a nuclear refueling outage Roles and responsibilities of an on-site reactor engineer Why power descents at nuclear plants are needed and how they are coordinated Stakeholders involved in power maneuver planning Outreach efforts of North American Young Generation in Nuclear Public education efforts of Generation Nation

In this episode, we discuss... How Michael Gallagher entered the power generation industry The different management roles at a nuclear power plant The differences between boiling water reactors and pressurized water reactors Methods for controlling radiation and shaping power in a boiling water reactor The effects of fuel design and core efficiency on nuclear fuel consumption Requirements for a nuclear power plant renewal license application Federal limitations on the life cycle of a nuclear power plant Global impacts of affordable and reliable energy sources

In this episode we discuss... Marilyn Kray's personal journey through the nuclear industry How different engineering disciplines collaborate to make a nuclear plant operate The role of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in the design and construction of nuclear power plants How the culture between utilities and regulators in the nuclear industry has evolved over time What it takes to prepare and execute a nuclear plant refueling outage plan Licensing options for existing and newly designed nuclear plants during design, construction, and operation How traditional utilities and investors are getting involved with new nuclear technology Education efforts supported and funded by the American Nuclear Society