Episode 109
Ep 109: Kurt Terrani, Oak Ridge National Labs
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy · Titans of Nuclear
October 31, 201841m 49s
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Show Notes
In this episode we discuss...
- Kurt's background in microelectronics and early interest in nuclear energy
- Kurt's work as a nuclear fuel materials expert at Oak Ridge
- The importance of modeling in establishing predictive practices
- The value and role of national labs in driving big innovation within the industry
- The Transformational Challenge Reactor Program
- Stagnancy within the nuclear industry and ways in which we can overcome it
- Whether or not advanced manufacturing will have a true impact on nuclear economics
- SMRs and how they can benefit nuclear economics
- Challenges of proving safety within the NRC regulations and guidelines
- Pushing the boundaries of new materials within the nuclear industry