Ep 81: Andrew Sowder, Electric Power Research Institute

In this episode we discuss... Andrew's background in physics and optics and his personal journey in the nuclear industry An understanding of the metal wastes like uranium in weapons facilities and their effect on the environment How uranium becomes radon Chernobyl and how the facility was salvaged after the accident A deep dive into accident tolerant fuels The neutronics of silicon carbide versus zirconium Improving nuclear safety and cost efficiency Energy parks and their potential role in nuclear success EPRI's recent study on factors that control nuclear destiny including economics and policy