Ep 38: Hussein Khalil, Argonne National Lab
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy · Titans of Nuclear
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Show Notes
Episode Content:
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Hussein's fascination with reactor physics and kinetics.
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Methods used to recover detailed information of reaction rates in the core.
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The definition of course information.
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How reducing computational uncertainty allows you to design closer to material capability.
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Time-dependent changes to chemical structures.
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How predictions and data encourage the move away from light water reactors.
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Moving from spent fuel to used fuel.
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The implications of pyro-processing.
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The Generation 4 Initiative and the future of nuclear reactors.
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How to economically analyze technology options.
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The importance of having a diverse system of commercially-pursued technology.
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Addressing the challenge of bringing new technologies to the market.