Ep 81: Andrew Sowder - Advanced Nuclear Technology , Electric Power Research Institute

Published: Sept. 20, 2018, 10 a.m.

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