Ep. 82 - Al Csontos, EPRI

Published: Sept. 21, 2018, 10 a.m.

In this episode we discuss...

  • Al’s background in material science and his personal journey in the nuclear industry from the NRC to EPRI
  • Ways in which the NRC regulates civilian use of nuclear materials and its role at Yucca Mountain
  • A deep dive into pitting and dry cask storage
  • Various material degradation methods including crevice corrosion
  • The safety and economic benefits of dry storage
  • EPRI’s research improving fuel rod coating to slow down oxidation and prolong fuel cycle within a pressurized water reactor
  • Ways in which EPRI is working to accelerate the deployment of these concepts
  • Test reactors and how they’re working to expedite material qualifications