Ep. 36 - John Stevens, Argonne National Lab

Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy - En podkast av Bret Kugelmass, Energy Impact Center

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Episode Content:

  • John's introduction to nuclear during his work with the Geological Survey.  

  • How radiocarbon dating actually works.  

  • The interdisciplinary nature of the nuclear industry.  

  • In what circumstances types of fuels are considered efficient.  

  • Energy produced with plutonium v. uranium.  

  • Core-reload strategies and how it can save billions in electricity production.  

  • Improving efficiency without compromising safety.  

  • The importance of economies of scale and innovation culture.  

  • Why studying the effect of radiation on materials is important.  

  • Isotope production and its different medical applications.  

  • Stress-test procedures and radioactive contrast.  

  • A discussion about high density fuel.  

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