Ep 96: Bob Freeman, Framatome (US)

In this episode we discuss... Bob's personal journey in the nuclear industry Bob's work in Nuclear Fuel Commercial Operations at Framatome Different types of nuclear fuel design Switching out fuel type as a means of reducing enrichment Ways in which fuel is designed for the commercial sector Processes and procedures within a full-scale fuel fabrication facility Who are the commercial sector buyers of nuclear fuel? What types of new fuels are currently being developed and what needs prompted their conception? What do typical nuclear fuel contracts look like and how do they differ from other industries? Influence of cladding and temperature on the MHz limit A deep dive into the process behind getting new fuel approved