Ep 130: Eddie Guerra, Arup

In this episode we discuss... The renewed enthusiasm by vendors and contractors for nuclear power in the Americas Why public perception needs to improve to make nuclear power a viable option in some areas Advancements in structural analysis techniques allow for more robust plant designs How younger engineers and Puerto Ricans are impacting the nuclear industry in a positive way Why United States nuclear industry leaders are relied upon to advance nuclear interests worldwide How SMRs offer opportunities to advance nuclear power generation in the U.S. and worldwide How SMR design allows for core cooling without reliance on external power sources Ways in which Puerto Rico could implement SMRs to meet their energy needs