Ep 33: Chad Painter, National Nuclear Security Administration

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