Ep. 228 - Janelle Wharry, Purdue University

Published: Nov. 21, 2019, 11 a.m.

In this episode, we discuss...

1) How radiation changes materials within a reactor
2) The advancement of electron-beam welding and the potential to decrease cost and extend reactor lifetimes
3) Strengthening materials by precisely deforming crystal structures with radiation
4) The need to deploy technological advancements to move the nuclear industry forward