Synopsis
A podcast featuring interviews with experts throughout the Nuclear Energy field, covering advanced technology, economics, policy, industry, and much more.
Episodes
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Ep 281: Greg Cameron, Palo Verde Generating Station
06/10/2020 Duration: 40minGreg Cameron joins Olu on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.
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Ep 279: Lee Causey, North American Young Generation in Nuclear
22/09/2020 Duration: 33minLee Causey joins Olu on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Joining Duke Energy out of college and getting involved with NAYGN. 2) Becoming president of NAYGN and leading on advocacy for the nuclear industry. 3) Attracting a younger generation to the nuclear industry through innovation. 4) Providing relevant and accurate information to educate the public about nuclear energy. Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.
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Ep 277: Anton Simeonov, Bulgarian Energy Holding EAD
08/09/2020 Duration: 27minAnton Simeonov joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Anton reviews his resume in the nuclear industry and provides a brief overview of Bulgaria’s nuclear power history 2) Why new nuclear projects have struggled in Bulgaria and the possibilities of bringing in new technologies 3) A call to action for nuclear industry stakeholders to ensure the long time stability and success of nuclear power 4) The strengths and challenges of working in the energy industry in Bulgaria’s current economic climate Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.
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Ep 276: Gabriele Voigt, Women in Nuclear Global
01/09/2020 Duration: 01h01minGabriele Voigt joins Jadwiga on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.
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Ep 275: Amir Vexler, Orano TN
25/08/2020 Duration: 35min1) Amir’s career from mechanical engineer to president of Orano TN 2) How Orano's integrated supply chain functions 3) Reasons behind poor public opinion on nuclear energy 4) Trends in government where nuclear is becoming more competitive
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Ep 274: David Poston, NASA
18/08/2020 Duration: 55min1) David Poston’s entrance into a career in space reactor development and how NASA’s Kilopower project came to be 2) The importance of simplicity in nuclear reactor designs and why David Poston committed to the use of a Stirling engine in his reactor prototypes 3) Future applications of the KRUSTY reactor experiment and why nuclear power is vital to space colonization 4) A summary of results from the DUFF and KRUSTY reactor experiments and what made them successful programs
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Ep 273: Javier Guerra, Tecnatom S.A.
11/08/2020 Duration: 57minJavier Guerra joins Jadwiga on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Tecnatom and its lines of action 2) Insights into the Long Term Operation of power plants 3) Spanish Nuclear Society and its efforts in educating the public 4) Digitalization, SMRs, Accident Tolerant Fuel and other new technologies that Tecnatom contributes to. Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.
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Ep 272: Nathan Paterson, Foratom
04/08/2020 Duration: 42min1) Nathan's career at Rolls-Royce 2) Foratom and its working groups focusing on up-to-date issues of nuclear in Europe 3) Supply chain issues and Research & Innovation in nuclear 4) The power of being a member in a nuclear society
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Ep 271: Rich Deakin, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
28/07/2020 Duration: 01h03minRich Deakin joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Rich Deakins looks back on how his education in metallurgy led him into operations management in nuclear fuel manufacturing 2) A look at how Rich brought success to some of nuclear fuel manufacturing’s biggest operations challenges in the UK 3) Why the UK is pursuing small modular reactor technology and how manufacturing methods can impact the success of the industry 4) Rich explains how the combination of government and private investments has decreased nationwide emissions and fed into the nuclear supply chain Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.
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Ep 270: Chris Colbert, NuScale Power
21/07/2020 Duration: 54minChris Colbert joins Jadwiga on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Experiences in construction of fossil fuel plants and US-EPR project 2) The partnerships and new markets that NuScale is exploring 3) The position of NuScale and Light Water Technologies in the future nuclear industry 4) The optimization of manufacturing and future goals of NuScale Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and here on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.
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Ep 269: Roger Howsley, World Institute for Nuclear Security
14/07/2020 Duration: 33minRoger Howsley joins Olu on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Roger tells Olu about his career from his start in health physics to becoming director of WINS. 2) Roger describes how he has witnessed the change of perception go from negative to positive and negative again during his career. 3) Roger describes the mission of WINS, security management and their relationship to the IAEA. 4) WINS is trying to normalize attitudes towards nuclear security by breaking down communication barriers and integrating with safety. Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and here on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.
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Ep 268: David Otwoma, National Commission for Science Technology and Innovation
07/07/2020 Duration: 50minDavid Otwoma joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) The birth of Kenya’s Radiation Protection Board and David Otwoma’s responsibilities as a radiation protection officer 2) A look into how David’s international travels as a safeguards inspector influenced his advisorship to Kenya’s national government 3) Kenya’s challenges in increasing electricity supply nationwide and how recent steps will ensure better access to electricity 4) David lays out the steps that need to be taken to retain talented young professionals in Kenya, with nuclear power as a key element Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and here on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.
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Ep 267: Donald Carlson, IAEA
30/06/2020 Duration: 53minDonald Carlson joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Donald shares his introduction to HTGR technology under the mentorship of Professor Rudolf Schulten 2) How misconceptions of graphite fires affection public understanding of nuclear accidents 3) Why spent fuel pool storage is the riskiest part of light water nuclear reactors 4) How public perception, cost, and existing political structures impact nuclear policy around the world Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and here on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.
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Nuclear Technology Series - Space, Medicine, and Civilian Reactors
26/06/2020 Duration: 01h35minIn the final episode of the Nuclear Technology Series, Bret, Ed Pheil, and Andrew Daniels discuss the less common reactor uses and types such as for space travel, medical purposes, and everything in between. Be sure to listen to the previous episodes on Molten Salt, High-Temperature Gas, and Liquid Metal Reactors.
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Nuclear Technology Series - Liquid Metal Reactors
25/06/2020 Duration: 01h26minIn part three of the Nuclear Technology Series, Bret continues his conversation with Andrew Daniels and Ed Pheil to discuss liquid metal reactors. Be sure to check out the first two installments of this series where the three discuss high temperature gas reactors and molten salt reactors.
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Nuclear Technology Series - Molten Salt Reactors
24/06/2020 Duration: 01h39minIn part two of our special Nuclear Technology Series, Bret, Andrew and Ed reconvene to discuss how molten salt reactors operate, the distinctions between which kinds they are, what type of salt is in them, and more. Be sure to check out part one in this series on high temperature gas reactors.
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Nuclear Technology Series - High Temperature Gas Reactors
23/06/2020 Duration: 01h11minIn the first episode of a four-part special miniseries, Bret Kugelmass invites Andrew Daniels (Author, After Fukushima) and Ed Pheil (Chief Technology Officer, Elysium Industries) to discuss nuclear technology. In this first episode, the three discuss high temperature gas reactors.
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Ep 266: Wacław Gudowski, Royal Institute of Technology KTH Stockholm
16/06/2020 Duration: 55minWacław Gudowski joins Jadwiga on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) History of Swedish nuclear policies and cooperation between science and industry 2) Accelerator Driven Systems 3) The role of communication and teaching in the success of nuclear 4) Generation IV reactors and their future Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and here on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.