Episode 4
Ep 04: Eric Loewen, GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy · Titans of Nuclear
January 31, 201833m 18s
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Show Notes
In this episode we interview Eric Loewen, a leading Nuclear Scientist whose current work involves leading General Electric's efforts to deploy the integral fast reactor called PRISM. We discuss:
- His personal path through various nuclear institutions, work on climate change with congress, and current efforts
- GE's role in America's nuclear history
- A deep dive into the PRISM project and technology behind fast reactors
- We touch upon the the hormetic effect of radiation and the effects of low dose
- And where Eric sees the future of nuclear