Ep 33: Chad Painter, National Nuclear Security Administration
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy · Titans of Nuclear
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Show Notes
Episode Content:
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Chad's time as a Navy Nuke.
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What makes one reactor in a submarine more advanced than another reactor?
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Challenges faced when constructing, designing, and managing a reactor.
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The effect of Three Mile Island on the perception of nuclear and its consequences.
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Distinguishing between fast reactors and thermal reactors.
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A discussion on sealed source weapons-grade plutonium.
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An in-depth look at boiling water reactors.
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An overview of the IAEA and the evolution of light water reactors.
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How nuclear technology can reduce energy poverty.