Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy

In this episode, we discuss... How Steven Freel began work in the nuclear industry building nuclear control room simulators Steven's path through the nuclear industry, including his time at startup companies like Singer Link (now GSE Systems) How Steven's unconventional approach to leadership helped spotlight him for CEO of Studsvik Scandpower Ways in which Studsvik Scandpower is changing how fuel is chosen and managed at power plants The divisions of Studsvik and ways in which the company's new software technologies are making power plants more efficient Steven's vision for the future of nuclear and what it will take to change public perception

In this episode we discuss... Joshua Goldstein's background as an environmentalist and politician Sweden's successful build-up of nuclear power and lessons learned from Germany's build-up of renewable power How to normalize nuclear energy by educating the public on its risks and benefits Future global energy demand and the necessity of nuclear energy Promotion of global decarbonization with a nuclear power backbone Impacts of marketing in developing public perceptions of different energy sources Creating a smarter economy to solve climate change Goals of the Nuclear Energy Modernization Act for future reactor licensing

In this episode we discuss... The renewed enthusiasm by vendors and contractors for nuclear power in the Americas Why public perception needs to improve to make nuclear power a viable option in some areas Advancements in structural analysis techniques allow for more robust plant designs How younger engineers and Puerto Ricans are impacting the nuclear industry in a positive way Why United States nuclear industry leaders are relied upon to advance nuclear interests worldwide How SMRs offer opportunities to advance nuclear power generation in the U.S. and worldwide How SMR design allows for core cooling without reliance on external power sources Ways in which Puerto Rico could implement SMRs to meet their energy needs

In this episode we discuss... Rex's academic background & background at NASA Rex's focus at Teledyne Technologies How Rex transitioned to nuclear BWXT's role supporting US Navy Market innovation at BWXT Technology innovation at BWXT Other clients of BWXT Future of nuclear energy in U.S.

In this episode we discuss... Susan Eisenhower on growing up as the granddaughter of President Dwight Eisenhower The origins of her fascination with US-Soviet relations How her career began in corporate strategic marketing and took her to arms control and nuclear energy The Megatons to Megawatts Program The benefits of a cross-disciplinary approach to problem-solving How nuclear energy makes the world not just cleaner, but safer Why policymakers need a better strategy for international relations, for nuclear energy, and for climate change What it will take to make headway on climate change

In this episode we discuss... Philip Sharp's entrance into politics and energy policy Significant changes in the energy industry in the 1970s and 80s Environmental regulation vs. economic regulation Sharp's accomplishments in Congress The role of educational institutions such as Harvard in energy The overall role of RFF Sharp's research with RFF The future of energy policy in the US and the world

In this episode we discuss... Lessons learned from the Three-Mile Island accident The importance of information sharing among the nuclear industry to increase safety Refocusing of priorities regarding the NRC's regulatory responsibilities Post 9/11 refocusing on safety and robust engineering Implementing lessons learned from the Fukushima accident Functions of the NRC and reactions to recent events Collaboration among countries and joint research projects are beneficial to the nuclear industry Prospects for the future of the nuclear industry

In this episode we discuss... Mark Lewis' career trajectory in finance and energy as Head of Global Business Development at General Electric and Chief Business Officer at Tri Alpha Energy Mark Lewis' work acquiring Amersham, Silex, and Hitachi Nuclear Energy for General Electric How Tri Alpha Energy radiation-free fuel path uses hydrogen and boron for nuclear fusion Nuclear fusion efforts to provide a large firm load of carbon-free and radiation-free energy Driven by natural disasters, the focus on micro grids and the need for grid resiliency and lower carbon energy Tri Alpha Energy's use of plasma physics and accelerator physics to stabilize plasma in nuclear fusion How terrestrial fusion and plasma physics can be used to provide carbon-free energy How to finance a lower carbon economy with wind, solar, and nuclear power

Bob Mumgaard, CEO at Commonwealth Fusion Systems, discusses his background in fusion, the commercialization of superconductors, and his mission to expedite their global deployment. Topics include collaboration between academics and industrialists, the challenges of fusion technology, and the process of commercializing technological breakthroughs.