Episode 74
Ep 74: Richard Barrett, Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy · Titans of Nuclear
September 12, 201848m 53s
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Show Notes
In this episode we discuss...
- Richard's background in physics and engineering and his personal journey in the nuclear industry
- Richard's work at Los Alamos creating codes to calculate ways in which neutrons interact with devices including nuclear and fusion reactors
- Different groups in which neutrons are categorized depending on their energy range and cross section
- A deep dive into the Fast Breeder Reactor Program sponsored by the Department of Energy
- Richard's work in various departments at the NRC including the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
- The highly precise processes within frontline safety systems
- How the NRC interacts with developers to bring forth new technologies including the AP600
- Risk informed nuclear oversight and the probabilities it takes into consideration
- Accident circumstance design deficiencies the NRC has worked to resolve throughout its history
- Richard's recent work with AdSTM providing consulting and training to regulatory bodies including the NRC