Ep. 117 - Kathryn McCarthy, Canada Nuclear Laboratory

Published: Nov. 12, 2018, 11 a.m.

In this episode we discuss...

  • Kathryn’s background in nuclear engineering and personal journey in the nuclear industry
  • The evolution of fusion and a deep dive into liquid metal magnetohydrodynamics
  • Kathryn’s work with liquid metal magnetohydrodynamics in the Soviet Union
  • A deep dive into volatilization
  • The Advanced Fuel Cycle Initiative aka The Fuel Cycle R&D Program and Kathryn’s work optimizing the backend of the fuel cycle
  • Low level waste repositories and the political challenges surrounding new repository sites
  • Canada Nuclear Lab’s mission to promote SMR’s (small modular reactors)
  • How a healthy dynamic between national laboratories and the industry can spur implementation
  • Canada Nuclear Lab’s work in the hydrogen space
  • Canada versus US regulation timelines and alternative paths to expedite licensing
  • Canada Nuclear Lab’s research surrounding radiation and targeted alpha therapy and their potential impact on the industry at large