Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing The World Experts On Nuclear Energy

In the Titans of Nuclear Chernobyl podcast series, we sat down with experts in the field of nuclear energy to take a dive into the HBO television series "Chernobyl". In episode three, we talk with Robert Gale who discusses: (1) Traveling to Moscow to treat Chernobyl accident victims and volunteering his expertise in bone marrow transplants (2) Writing a critique of the inaccuracies found in HBO’s Chernobyl series (3) An inaccuracy in portraying the victims as being radioactive when the victims posed no threat to the physicians (4) Chernobyl was an unfortunate accident that should not have happened and should not reflect poorly on nuclear power

In the Titans of Nuclear Chernobyl podcast series, we sat down with experts in the field of nuclear energy to take a dive into the HBO television series "Chernobyl". In episode two, we talk with Jerry M. Cuttler, DSc, who received his BASc-Eng degree in engineering physics from the University of Toronto and his MSc and DSc degrees in nuclear sciences and engineering from the Israel Institute of Technology. He is also the former President of the Canadian Nuclear Society and a member of the American Council on Science and Health Board of Scientific Advisors. Jerry discusses: (1) Working in Romania when the Chernobyl reactor accident happened and how he measured the radiation and confirmed it was safe to remain where he was (2) The 237 workers who suffered very painful, acute radiation syndrome (ARS) and the OECD-NEA report, “Chernobyl, 10 Years On”  (3) And other research findings  

In the Titans of Nuclear Chernobyl podcast series, we sat down with experts in the field of nuclear energy to take a dive into the HBO television series "Chernobyl". In episode one, we interview Andrew Daniels who is the author of After Fukushima: What We Now Know. Andrew discusses: (1) Events that occurred at Chernobyl that were highlighted on the HBO show, and which events were missed out on (2) Radiation dangers and the importance of how they're presented to the public (3) Comparing Fukushima, Chernobyl and Three Mile Island and their role in shaping the public's perception of nuclear power (4) Whether or not evacuation is necessary (5) The timing of the HBO show and how audiences interact with television (6) Russia's reaction to the HBO show

In this episode, we discuss... (1) The founding principles of nuclear regulation (2) The NRC’s new modernized approach to risk (3) Licensing advanced reactors (4) The opportunity for the NRC in the future of nuclear

(1) How working with locals during the Embalse Life Extension Project helped secure the future of nuclear power in Argentinian communities (2) The importance of refurbishments and how SNC Lavalin is learning from each CANDU refurbishment project (3) Tim's work as Director of Field Services in maintaining and operating CANDU reactors for longevity (4) How life extensions stack up to new builds and directions the nuclear industry can take in regards to each

(1) What Robert learned from working for ten years on maintenance issues at nuclear power plants (2) Innovation which guided the design of equipment testing devices and life extension projects (3) Shipping tooling systems to perform refurbishment processes on CANDU reactors worldwide (4) How innovations in automation and advances in technology will help save money and time on retube outages

(1) SNC Lavalin's role in developing CANDU reactors and designing for advanced fuels (2) SNCs strategy for bulding 1 CANDU reactor for every 4 PWRs (3) How SNC Lavalin designs, develops and tracks their product development and performance (4) Leveraging SNC's experience in licensing approval

(1) How Emily's family and mentorship shaped how she uses her technical and business skills at GE-Hitachi (2) Emily's transition from the wind industry to nuclear and lessons on creating capacity and developing supply chains that can be exchanged between the two (3) How investors are shaping GE sales of new technology components such as new fuels , reactor services, and plant models (4) Advocating for nuclear energy through public speaking and how to handle challenging questions

(1) Glen's introduction to nuclear engineering at the University of Florida and his early work on the interface of the fuel designers and the plant designers (2) How GE used a down select method to focus on different reactor technologies and GE's early relationship with governmental nuclear efforts (3) How the connections between nuclear technologies, safety and regulations shape the economics of the nuclear industry (4) Developing a cost competitive design for the BWRX300

(1) Mona's progression from software development and finance to leadership at GE nuclear (2) Leveraging data historically collected in the nuclear industry for plant optimization (3) Moving to condition based maintenance to build profiles for nuclear power plant assets (4) Change advocacy from a nuclear perspective: introducing nuclear to the public and innovation to nuclear

In this episode, we discuss how... (1) Jon's path through the industry from handling fuel storage at Hanford to optimizing fuel production and working on services at GE Hitachi (2) How the GE services division uses uprates to increase nuclear power production on a scale equivalent to building new nuclear power plants (3) Jon's work on the ideation and inception of a design for small EWBRs, a high power output reactor, that could compete with combined gas (4) The development of and target commercial markets for GE's BWRX 300 small modular reactor

(1) A risk informed approach requires adopting both PRAs and Defense in Depth and Safety Margins (2) Three Mile Island played an important role in the use of RSS in nuclear regulation (3) How Japan restructured their nuclear industry post Fukushima (4) The challenges of communicating nuclear risk

(1) Dans introduction to nuclear nonproliferation through as an undergraduate and in his early career in the Department of Energy (2) Leveraging market forces in the nuclear energy industry to address national security issues through the Megatons to Megawatts program (3) Dan's upcoming work on developing centrifuges for the production of high assay low enriched uranium

In this episode, we discuss how... Joseph entered the nuclear energy industry through his work at the Office of Management and Budget   Joseph's involvement in the MIT Energy Initiatives led to the formation of the Energy Futures Initiative Policy should balance the needs to mitigate and remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere We hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode, we discuss... Finis’ path away from fusion and into nuclear fuel and waste management The history behind nuclear fuel recycling How construction of St. Lucie Plant Unit 2 succeed in a post Three Mile Island era Improving fuel efficiency of nuclear reactors by reducing load-following Finis’ transition from Florida Power & Light to Idaho National Laboratory The inception of the Plutonium Focus Area project and how it addressed nuclear waste and environmental questions Finis’ focus on improving research and development as former Chief Technology Officer at Areva We hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode, we discuss... How Ralph became interested in fusion The ways climate change goals shape Public Service Enterprise Group's energy strategy The importance of tackling climate change through nuclear energy and energy efficiency

In this episode, we discuss... Bill Ostendorff’s 26 year career as a Navy nuke and how it prepared him for the rest of his career Bill’s responsibilities as Principal Deputy Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration and Commissioner for the Nuclear Regulatory The importance of government investment in the nuclear industry today

In the Titans of Nuclear Chernobyl podcast series, we'll sit down with experts in the field of nuclear energy to take a dive into the HBO television series "Chernobyl". This is episode zero, featuring Titan Bret Kugelmass. Naomi and Michelle discuss with Bret how the Energy Impact Center and Titans of Nuclear podcast are responding to the recent release of HBO's miniseries "Chernobyl", a discussion on which Titans would be best to sit down with and analyze the show and some surprising behind the scenes thoughts on what Bret, Michelle and Naomi felt after watching "Chernobyl".