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Spark of AgesHow to Sell Nuclear Power to Save Humanity/Bret Kugelmass - Last Energy, Nuclear, Disagreeable ~ Spark of Ages Ep. 14Email us with any feedback for the show: spark@postion2.comFind more great content like this at: https://www.position2.com/Episode Description:Get ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about nuclear energy as we're joined by Bret Kugelmass, the mind behind Last Energy. This electrifying episode promises to ignite your curiosity and offer a fresh perspective on the future of sustainable power. Brett doesn't just advocate for nuclear as a necessary energy source—he envisions a world thriving on its abundance, even as our society's hunger for energy grows with advancements li...2024-04-2655 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyEp 400: Josh Mesner - Director of Operations, Last Energy1) Josh Mesner joins us for the Episode 400 special, as he and Bret discuss Josh’s background and beginning at Last Energy - From H.R. to Operations 2) How a young Last Energy first started hiring and onboarding new employees who were already thriving in their existing field 3) Josh’s work with the internal efficiencies of Last Energy and the various projects this work led him to take part in 4) Overcoming challenges in the interest of a mission you believe in and strive for2023-05-1630 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyEp 389: Bret van den Akker - Director of Fuel Cycle Innovation, Ultra Safe Nuclear1) Bret’s educational background and the best piece of advice he would give to someone currently in their undergraduate years 2) A discussion of passive safety and the difference between reactor types 3) A look into the future of where USNC’s microreactors could be deployed 4) For those who missed it, a component of Bret’s speech given at the MIT-CANES Symposium2023-04-0434 min
Smart FriendsScaling Nuclear Energy, Saving The World – Bret Kugelmass of Last EnergyLinks:Bret Kugelmass on LinkedInLast EnergyTitans of Nuclear PodcastEnergy Impact PodcastMarc Andreesen regulatory capture podcast episodeThe Energy Impact CenterDecouple PodcastInvest your money alongside ours in high-tech, high-growth startups: Rolling.fun Rolling Fun Podcast episodes:Rolling Fun Ep. 1Rolling Fun Ep. 2Rolling Fun Ep. 3Rolling Fun Ep. 4Sponsors:A...2023-02-2859 min
Built for EarthNext-Gen Small-Scale Nuclear Reactors | Bret Kugelmass - CEO & Founder of Last EnergyBret Kugelmass is the founder and CEO of Last Energy, the most commercially successful next-gen nuclear company in the world. The company has 55 projects under development across Europe, with their first commercial project anticipated to be completed by 2025. He also founded the Energy Impact Center, a Washington DC-based research institute that focuses on climate restoration with a nuclear power specialization. As part of his work at the Energy Impact Center, he started the Titans of Nuclear Podcast, where he has interviewed over 400 experts in the world of nuclear power.
In this episode we cover...
What led...2023-02-2432 min
Entrepreneurs for Impact (EFI): Climate Tech CEOs & VCs#113: Small Modular Nuclear Power Project Developers with VC Backing — Bret Kugelmass, CEO of Last EnergyMy guest today is Bret Kugelmass, Founder and CEO of Last Energy.
In addition, Bret is…
The podcast host at Titans of Nuclear
Managing Director at The Energy Impact Center
Former CEO of Airphrame, a drone company that he sold to a Fortune 500 buyer
A graduate of the Stanford School of Engineering
Last Energy is a VC-backed full-service developer of small modular nuclear power projects with the goal of transforming the nuclear power industry by dramatically reducing the time and cost of construction. Their mission is to decarbonize global energy production and increase access to cl...2023-01-2640 min
Nuclear BarbariansThe Nuclear Titan Himself ft. Bret KugelmassHost of the famous Titans of Nuclear podcast and Managing Director of the Energy Impact Center, Bret Kugelmass joined me to talk about his background, the corruption of the American utility industry, nuclear deadlocks, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, regulation, and more!Check out Bret's podcast, Titans of Nuclear. Get full access to Nuclear Barbarians at www.nuclearbarbarians.com/subscribe2021-12-3042 min
Nuclear BarbariansEpisode 11: The Nuclear Titan Himself ft. Bret KugelmassHost of the famous Titans of Nuclear podcast and Managing Director of the Energy Impact Center, Bret Kugelmass joined me to talk about his background, the corruption of the American utility industry, nuclear deadlocks, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, regulation, and more!
Check out Bret's podcast: https://www.titansofnuclear.com/
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Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyGAIN-NRIC Miniseries: Nick SmithNick Smith joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear to discuss: 1) How Nick Smith’s early professional career on the football field led him to the energy industry in an unconventional way 2) Nick reflects on his personal discovery of nuclear power and how it led to a major career shift to advanced nuclear R&D 3) An overview of the current projects underway at the National Reactor Innovation Center (NRIC) to enable advanced reactor demonstrations 4) The role of the Zero Power Physics Reactor (ZPPR) and the Experimental Breeder Reactor-II (EBR...2020-12-3047 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyGAIN-NRIC Miniseries: John Jackson John Jackson joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear to discuss: 1) John Jackson shares his experience growing up living off-the-grid and how he got involved in mechanical engineering and fracture mechanics. 2) How John reconnected with the Idaho National Lab and got involved with the Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear. 3) How the GAIN vouchers connect nuclear technology developers and the resources available at the National Labs. 4) Why the nuclear industry must unite to work towards demonstrations of new nuclear technology to fight climate change globally. Fi...2020-12-1446 min
DecoupleThe Heterodox Anthropologist of Nuclear feat. Bret KugelmassSometimes an outsider's perspective can lead to startling conclusions. Bret Kugelmass is a successful tech entrepreneur turned climate activist. His empiric analysis of the problem of climate change led him towards embracing nuclear energy as the only technology capable of scaling to achieve deep decarbonisation and powering negative emissions. After conducting well over 1000 interviews with nuclear engineers, regulators and analysts, Bret has developed some very bold and very controversial policy solutions to make nuclear energy cheaper then coal and unleash its climate change fighting potential. All he's got to do is convince an industry that it is its own...2020-12-081h 12
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyGAIN-NRIC Miniseries: Christine King Christine King joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear to discuss: 1) Christine King reflects on her time at EPRI where she focused on solving inherited material problems related to the use of Alloy 600 in steam generators. 2) Christine shares her personal journey to find purpose and how it impacted her career path in the nuclear sector. 3) The role of GAIN in the nuclear sector and the many ways it supports developers, investors, end users, and government programs. 4) A look at how new technology demonstrations and regulation reform will le...2020-12-0749 min
Impact Everywhere | Positive Impact in Unexpected PlacesEverything You Fear About Nuclear Is Wrong— ft. Bret Kugelmass of the Energy Impact Center and Titans of NuclearSee the full episode here: https://medium.com/impact-everywhere/bret-kugelmass-nuclear-podcast-2ca3eba52ea0?source=collection_home---4------0-----------------------f hearing the term ‘nuclear energy’ evokes images of explosions and toxic radiation leaking into the water, you are not alone. This widely-held (mis)perception is, in fact, the doing of the nuclear energy industry itself. Today’s guest, Bret Kugelmass, is on a mission to re-educate the world about the need for nuclear. Bret is the Managing Director at the Energy Impact Center, a non-profit whose goal is to reverse climate change. He als...2020-11-2900 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyEd Lyman, Union of Concerned Scientists Ed Lyman joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Ed Lyman reflects on the path that led him from physics to energy policy and how the Union of Concerned Scientists got started. 2) Ed discusses the cause and effect of the Fukushima accident and the long-term impacts on the industry. 3) A look at the responsibilities of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in the commercial nuclear power sector. 4) Ed identifies some of the challenges of tracking radiation exposure and different tools available to critically analyze the data. Find...2020-11-1655 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyIFNEC Series: Diane Cameron (Canada) Diane Cameron joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Diane Cameron shares her initial thoughts about nuclear energy and why she changed her mind, committing her career to the technology. 2) A review of Canada’s nuclear roadmap and how Diane helped it evolved into an action plan with a timeline. 3) Why Canada values its relationships with communities and stakeholders and how it impacts decision-making across the nuclear sector. 4) Diane highlights some of Canada’s timelines for establishing new nuclear power technologies on and off the grid. Find...2020-11-0942 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyIFNEC Series: Vladimir Artisyuk (Russia)Vladimir Artisyuk joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Vladimir Artisyuk reflects on what it was like growing up in a Soviet Union town surrounded by nuclear technology and how it impacted his career choice. 2) Vladimir shares his path to three PhD’s in the nuclear sector and his areas of study. 3) How global experiences improve international relations and Russia’s mission to bring nuclear education to the world. 4) Russia’s strategy to fight climate change through innovative energy technologies. Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on...2020-11-0250 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyIFNEC Series: Kamal Araj (Jordan) Kamal Araj joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) How Kamal Araj became involved with the nuclear sector and his mission to bring the technology to his home country of Jordan. 2) A look at Jordan’s current energy sources and the country’s first research reactor. 3) Insight into which SMR’s Jordan is currently considering and how they measure up to current energy sources. 4) Kamal’s perspective into why nuclear energy is a critical response to global climate change. Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify...2020-10-2644 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyRoy Payne, GDFWatch Roy Payne joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Roy Payne introduces the UK’s Radioactive Waste Management division and how he became head of stakeholder engagement. 2) Why geological disposal of radioactive waste is a social and political issue, not a technical one. 3) Roy’s perspective on how to create a partnership with a community and engage them in long-term decision making. 4) How to shift the conversation about radioactive waste storage from short-term political decision-making to long-term community investment. Find more episodes on iTun...2020-10-2040 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyAnton Simeonov, Bulgarian Energy Holding EAD Anton Simeonov joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Anton reviews his resume in the nuclear industry and provides a brief overview of Bulgaria’s nuclear power history 2) Why new nuclear projects have struggled in Bulgaria and the possibilities of bringing in new technologies 3) A call to action for nuclear industry stakeholders to ensure the long time stability and success of nuclear power 4) The strengths and challenges of working in the energy industry in Bulgaria’s current economic climate Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of N...2020-09-0827 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyGabriele Voigt, Women in Nuclear Global Gabriele Voigt joins Jadwiga on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.2020-09-011h 01
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyAmir Vexler, Orano TN1) Amir’s career from mechanical engineer to president of Orano TN 2) How Orano's integrated supply chain functions 3) Reasons behind poor public opinion on nuclear energy 4) Trends in government where nuclear is becoming more competitive2020-08-2535 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyDavid Poston, NASA1) David Poston’s entrance into a career in space reactor development and how NASA’s Kilopower project came to be 2) The importance of simplicity in nuclear reactor designs and why David Poston committed to the use of a Stirling engine in his reactor prototypes 3) Future applications of the KRUSTY reactor experiment and why nuclear power is vital to space colonization 4) A summary of results from the DUFF and KRUSTY reactor experiments and what made them successful programs2020-08-1855 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyJavier Guerra, Tecnatom S.A. Javier Guerra joins Jadwiga on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Tecnatom and its lines of action 2) Insights into the Long Term Operation of power plants 3) Spanish Nuclear Society and its efforts in educating the public 4) Digitalization, SMRs, Accident Tolerant Fuel and other new technologies that Tecnatom contributes to. Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.2020-08-1157 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyNathan Paterson, Foratom1) Nathan's career at Rolls-Royce 2) Foratom and its working groups focusing on up-to-date issues of nuclear in Europe 3) Supply chain issues and Research & Innovation in nuclear 4) The power of being a member in a nuclear society2020-08-0442 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyRich Deakin, Low Cost Nuclear Challenge, UKRI Rich Deakin joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Rich Deakins looks back on how his education in metallurgy led him into operations management in nuclear fuel manufacturing 2) A look at how Rich brought success to some of nuclear fuel manufacturing’s biggest operations challenges in the UK 3) Why the UK is pursuing small modular reactor technology and how manufacturing methods can impact the success of the industry 4) Rich explains how the combination of government and private investments has decreased nationwide emissions and fed into the nuclear supply chain 2020-07-281h 03
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyChris Colbert, NuScale Power Chris Colbert joins Jadwiga on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Experiences in construction of fossil fuel plants and US-EPR project 2) The partnerships and new markets that NuScale is exploring 3) The position of NuScale and Light Water Technologies in the future nuclear industry 4) The optimization of manufacturing and future goals of NuScale Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and here on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.2020-07-2154 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyRoger Howsley - Executive Director , World Institute for Nuclear Security Roger Howsley joins Olu on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Roger tells Olu about his career from his start in health physics to becoming director of WINS. 2) Roger describes how he has witnessed the change of perception go from negative to positive and negative again during his career. 3) Roger describes the mission of WINS, security management and their relationship to the IAEA. 4) WINS is trying to normalize attitudes towards nuclear security by breaking down communication barriers and integrating with safety. Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and here on our...2020-07-1433 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyDavid Otwoma - Chief Scientist, National Commission for Science Technology and Innovation" David Otwoma joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) The birth of Kenya’s Radiation Protection Board and David Otwoma’s responsibilities as a radiation protection officer 2) A look into how David’s international travels as a safeguards inspector influenced his advisorship to Kenya’s national government 3) Kenya’s challenges in increasing electricity supply nationwide and how recent steps will ensure better access to electricity 4) David lays out the steps that need to be taken to retain talented young professionals in Kenya, with nuclear power as a key element Find more...2020-07-0750 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyDonald Carlson - Retired Nuclear Engineer, IAEA Donald Carlson joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Donald shares his introduction to HTGR technology under the mentorship of Professor Rudolf Schulten 2) How misconceptions of graphite fires affection public understanding of nuclear accidents 3) Why spent fuel pool storage is the riskiest part of light water nuclear reactors 4) How public perception, cost, and existing political structures impact nuclear policy around the world Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and here on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.2020-06-3053 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyNuclear Technology Series - Space, Medicine, and Civilian ReactorsIn the final episode of the Nuclear Technology Series, Bret, Ed Pheil, and Andrew Daniels discuss the less common reactor uses and types such as for space travel, medical purposes, and everything in between. Be sure to listen to the previous episodes on Molten Salt, High-Temperature Gas, and Liquid Metal Reactors.2020-06-261h 35Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyNuclear Technology Series - Liquid Metal ReactorsIn part three of the Nuclear Technology Series, Bret continues his conversation with Andrew Daniels and Ed Pheil to discuss liquid metal reactors. Be sure to check out the first two installments of this series where the three discuss high temperature gas reactors and molten salt reactors. 2020-06-251h 26Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyNuclear Technology Series - Molten Salt ReactorsIn part two of our special Nuclear Technology Series, Bret, Andrew and Ed reconvene to discuss how molten salt reactors operate, the distinctions between which kinds they are, what type of salt is in them, and more. Be sure to check out part one in this series on high temperature gas reactors. 2020-06-241h 39Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyNuclear Technology Series - High Temperature Gas ReactorsIn the first episode of a four-part special miniseries, Bret Kugelmass invites Andrew Daniels (Author, After Fukushima) and Ed Pheil (Chief Technology Officer, Elysium Industries) to discuss nuclear technology. In this first episode, the three discuss high temperature gas reactors. 2020-06-231h 11
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyWacław Gudowski, Royal Institute of Technology KTH Stockholm Wacław Gudowski joins Jadwiga on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) History of Swedish nuclear policies and cooperation between science and industry 2) Accelerator Driven Systems 3) The role of communication and teaching in the success of nuclear 4) Generation IV reactors and their future Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and here on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.2020-06-1655 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyCraig Piercy, American Nuclear SocietyCraig Piercy joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Craig Piercy looks back on how his experience in policy led him to get involved with the American Nuclear Society 2) How the American Nuclear Society addresses challenging nuclear issues such as research funding and the public’s understanding of radiation 3) Craig analyzes the differences between risk-informed decisions related to COVID-19 and nuclear radiation and waste 4) Why nuclear power needs to be integral in combating climate change and the technical solutions that will get us there Find more episodes on iT...2020-06-0942 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyElizabeth Muller, Deep Isolation Elizabeth Muller joins Jadwiga on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Liz’s engagement in climate change research with Berkeley Earth 2) Waste disposal start-up called Deep Isolation and horizontal drilling technology 3) Entrepreneurial experience of entering spent fuel management field 4) Challenges of waste disposal and future plans Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and here on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.2020-06-0248 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyPaul Dickman, Argonne National Laboratory Paul Dickman joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Paul Dickman provides an overview of his introduction to the nuclear space and his experience in nuclear waste and national security 2) How the Japanese government and electric utility managed the clean-up and community revitalization in the aftermath of Fukushima 3) A look at the concerns about dual use nuclear technology and how safeguard reviews are used to account for nuclear material 4) Conversations about radioactive waste and which different nuclear waste storage solutions were considered and vetted Find more episodes on iTunes...2020-05-2649 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyHee Yong Lee, Korea Electric Power Corporation Hee Yong Lee joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Hee Yong Lee explains how Korea initially got involved in nuclear power plant development and the implementation of different reactor technologies 2) How Korea has achieved harmony among the nuclear reactor builders and the role standardization in successful contracting 3) A look into priorities of different stakeholders when it comes to nuclear power plant construction and operation, specifically in Korean communities 4) Why Korea’s nuclear development has slowed down and opportunities for bringing nuclear energy to new, developing regions Find more ep...2020-05-1933 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyJanne Wallenius, LeadCold Reactors Janne Wallenius joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Janne Wallenius introduces his research at KTH in Stockholm, Sweden, focused on nuclear fuel development, and how it led him to lead-cooled reactor technology 2) How disclosure of Russian lead-cooled reactor technology impacted global research, leading to the creation of Janne’s advanced reactor designs and his company, LeadCold 3) Why material science is crucial to the long-term success of advanced reactor designs, with a focus on corrosion and irradiation tolerance 4) Janne provides an inside look into the process of commercializing a new reactor de...2020-05-1237 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyCanon Bryan, Terrestrial Energy Canon Bryan joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Canon Bryan explores his introduction to the natural resources industry and how it led him to a finance career in mining 2) How global industrialization led to a financial boom in the uranium mining sector 3) Canon maps out his five year path to discovering a new economical nuclear technology: molten salt reactors 4) A look at the economic viability of molten salt reactors as a competitor to natural gas power plants across the globe Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on...2020-05-0540 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyLeslie Compton Kass, TC Energy Leslie Compton Kass joins Olu on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Leslie Kass is the Executive Vice President of the Technical center at TC Energy, working to make sure TC Energy is a learning organization. She also sits on the board of Bruce nuclear power plant, which TC energy is a joint investor. 2) Leslie believes now is the best time for energy companies to embrace effective communication strategies for the public and the local communities that they work in, taking an active role in telling the story of how they as the nuclear industry a...2020-04-2830 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergySuzanne Jaworowski, US Department of Energy Suzanne Jaworowski joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) How Suzanne went from politics to energy 2) How she observed the way Indiana’s economics and energy affected each other 3) Bringing energy security to the U.S. and around the world 4) What is the best way to help provide energy security? 5) What is the Department of Energy doing to help communicate about nuclear energy? 6) Where is nuclear in 15 years? Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at...2020-04-2123 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergySteve Nesbit, Duke Energy Steve Nesbit joins Olu on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1. Over 35 years and counting in the nuclear industry, 2. The role of climate change, carbon emissions, and other factors in bring nuclear back into the conversation) 3. Steve runs through the projects he worked on while at duke energy that had the most impact on himself and his career. 4. Steve discusses his time leading the spent fuel management division at Duke Energy. Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at...2020-04-1437 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyEdouard Hourcade, Jules Horowitz Experimental ReactorEdouard Hourcade joins Jadwiga on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Edouard’s background 2) Sodium Fast Reactor development and ASTRID project 3) Intellectual property and public communication after closing ASTRID program 4) Jules Horowitz reactor Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.2020-04-0859 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyJohn Ahlberg, Kärnfull Energi John Ahlberg joins Olu on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) John Ahlberg introduces the social landscape of Sweden and gives us a brief into the public understanding and acceptance of nuclear energy. 2) How the idea for Kärnfull Energi, Sweden's first 100% nuclear electricity provider, came to John and his co-founder Christian, and how they set up the company and have been making positive waves since. 3) Outlook for Kärnfull Energi as they continue to grow, plans for the future of the company, and John's personal motivations for choosing the nuclear industry ev...2020-03-3141 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyKatie Tubb, Heritage FoundationKatie Tubb joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Katie Tubb discusses her journey into the nuclear energy sector, from an intern who admitted to know nothing about where energy comes from to to an advocate for innovative energy and environment policy. 2) Katie Tubb shares her passion for nuclear technology, the issues with the nuclear industry assuaging people’s fears without educating them, and what the Heritage Foundation is doing to educate America on the nuclear industry. 3) Katie Tubb discusses the Blue Ribbon Commission’s report and the fundamental errors in the Nucl...2020-03-2433 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyClinton Carter, Luminant Clinton Carter joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Modernizing Comanche Peak and More 2) Nuclear Safety Requirements and What Needs to Change 3) A New Industry Demonstration and the Role of Machine Learning in Nuclear 4) The Importance of the Legacy Fleet Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.2020-03-1733 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyScott Hsu, Department of EnergyScott Hsu joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Plasma Physics & Magnetic Reconnection 2) Fusion Programs at ARPA-E 3) Experiments in Electromagnetic Physics 4) Technical and Economic Feasibility of Fusion Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.2020-03-1252 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyJulian Gadano, Fmr. Undersecretary of Nuclear Energy for Argentina Julian Gadano joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Incorporating sociology into the nuclear sector 2) The Argentinian nuclear sector’s structure and reinvigorating the industry 3) The CAREM SMRs and the plan to commercialize and export these power reactors 4) Working towards a new nuclear by creating the need for nuclear power and supporting young nuclear professionals Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.2020-03-0552 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyIntroducing OPEN100Bret Kugelmass is interviewed by Robert Dillon about the OPEN100 project presented by the Energy Impact Center. Learn more about OPEN100 at www.open-100.com2020-02-2529 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyAn Update from Titans of NuclearHost Bret Kugelmass shares an update on when Titans of Nuclear will return from hiatus, what the Energy Impact Center has been working on in the interim, and delivers a live reading of his recently published op-ed "Want to stop climate change? Embrace the nuclear option."2020-01-3109 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyAndrew Sherry, National Nuclear Laboratory Andrew Sherry joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Andrew Sherry and Bret Kugelmass discuss nuclear history in the UK starting with magnox power stations and advanced gas-cooled reactors through the “dash for gas” in the 1980s and today's Nuclear Innovation Program. 2) The UK is the first country to agree to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. How nuclear could be an affordable solution by using a fleet approach, advanced manufacturing, and modular construction. 3) Andrew Sherry shares six key ways to promote nuclear innovation and affordability after a cross-sector innovation roundtable including technology, lead...2019-12-2045 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyAdrienne Kelbie, Office for Nuclear RegulationAdrienne Kelbie joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Adrienne’s uncommon route to the nuclear sector via the Lottery Fund 2) How the Office of Nuclear Regulation (ONR) is modernizing to engage in Advanced Nuclear Technologies (ANT) and increase accessibility 3) Changing the UK nuclear regulation process to decrease cost and foster innovation 4) Securing the future of the ONR by diversifying employee skill sets and focusing on outcomes Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.2019-12-1945 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergySainati Tristano, University of Leeds Sainati Tristano joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) How Tristano Sainati transitioned from engineering to nuclear licensing regulation and what nuclear licensing frameworks are. 2) The prescriptive-based approach and performance-based approach to nuclear regulatory frameworks and how they may discourage innovation and nuclear competitiveness against other energy sources 3) The history of how international nuclear regulation began, spurred by the Chernobyl accident, and the lasting effects of a conservative approach to nuclear safety even today 4) How the future of nuclear power depends upon a perspective shift from innovation to legislation, requires mass...2019-12-1841 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyGiorgio Locatelli, University of LeedsGiorgio Locatelli joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Giorgio Locatelli recounts his journey from Italy to the United States to learn about nuclear energy and how it became his career focus 2) How economic climate and project funding choices affect the global development of nuclear reactors 3) A look at the feasibility of nuclear reactor design and construction, both small and large 4) Giorgio provides a summary of the UK’s investigation into SMR financing methods and how regulations affect cost Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of...2019-12-1755 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyJulia Pyke , EDF EnergyJulia Pyke joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Restarting the UK’s nuclear industry with Sizewell C 2) Copying the Hinkley design to save time and money and strengthen the UK’s supply chain 3) Turning to private capital and the regulated asset based model to finance Sizewell C 4) Incorporating “no regret” changes for Sizewell C to become a potential energy center Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.2019-12-1632 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyAlice Cunha da Silva, Brazilian Association of Nuclear Energy (ABEN)Alice Cunha da Silva joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Alice Cunha da Silva explains how a degree in computer science led her all over the world to discover her passion for nuclear engineering and how she shares that passion with her community 2) How Brazil runs its nuclear industry a little differently, from its focus on communication strategies to its operational structures 3) Alice shares her perspective on growth and challenges in Brazil’s nuclear industry 4) An inside look into the engaging discussions and participation at the International Nuclear Atlantic Conference2019-12-1330 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyClaudio Almeida, National Nuclear Energy Commission (CNEN)Claudio Almeida joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Claudio Almeida reflects on his international nuclear education and how it prepared him for a design review of Brazil’s first nuclear plant, Angra 1 2) How technical issues in Soviet-designed nuclear power plants were identified, analyzed, and corrected to improve plant performance 3) Claudio explains how Chernobyl changed the international nuclear industry and how safety missions were conducted at VVER and RBMK sites 4) A look at new nuclear organizations developed after Chernobyl and the current state of Brazil’s nuclear climate Fi...2019-12-1245 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyCelso Cunha, Brazilian Association for the Development of Nuclear ActivitiesCelso Cunha joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Celso Cunha recounts his career working with Brazilian governments and private companies and how it led to his leadership at ABDAN 2) Celso explains the role of ABDAN in Brazil’s nuclear space and how it connects with the industry side of nuclear activities 3) An inside look at how Brazil is driving innovation in the regulation, development, and financing of nuclear around the country Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Tw...2019-12-1130 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyCarlos Freire Moreira, Industrias Nucleares do Brasil (INB)Carlos Freire Moreira joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Carlos Freire Moreira reflects on his time in the Brazilian Navy and how the civilian industry adapted Naval technology in the energy sector 2) Carlos gives an in depth look at INB’s goals of developing all levels of the uranium fuel cycle 3) How different applications for uranium and the state of other energy resources all lead back towards more nuclear energy 4) Carlos reviews current work within Brazil on how to focus regulations and diversify the country Find more episodes on...2019-12-1039 min
Sustainability ExploredNuclear: an old new solution? Interview with Bret KugelmassWhat is nuclear energy? Can nuclear reverse climate change and suggest a sound solution to net negative carbon? What makes nuclear safe and dangerous at the same time? These and other questions are discussed with Bret Kugelmass, a managing director of Energy Impact Center in the US.
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Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyLeonam Guimarães, EletronuclearLeonam Guimarães joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Leonam Guimarães reflects on his career in the Brazilian Navy Nuclear program 2) The history of Brazil’s civilian nuclear sector and plans for future development 3) Leonam addresses challenges of changing technologies and how innovation can pave the way to success 4) How hydroelectricity and nuclear energy can be used together to balance Brazil’s electrical system Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.2019-12-0935 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyMarcel Biato - Permanent Representative of Brazil, International Atomic Energy AgencyMarcel Biato joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Marcel Biato explains how a career in diplomacy prepared him for work in the nuclear industry and the unique challenges that come with it 2) How Brazil is opening up the previously State-run nuclear industry to private companies and the history between Argentina and Brazil’s nuclear programs 3) Marcel shares the current state of Brazil’s Naval nuclear propulsion system and how new nuclear technology can provide base load power across the country 4) Why small modular reactors are attractive to Brazil and how the...2019-12-0832 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyBianca Carpinelli, Argentina Bianca Carpinelli joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Becoming the Undersecretariat of Nuclear Energy after studying the Hualong One reactor import 2) The three areas of the nuclear sector and how more communication is needed to push the industry forward 3) Argentina’s nuclear power reactors and SMR prototype development 4) How SMRs meet the demand for lower costs, shorter construction time and clean energy Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.2019-12-0527 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyKalev Kallemets, Fermi Energia Kalev Kallemets joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Kalev Kallemets provides an inside look at Estonia’s political climate and how the country aims to tackle energy challenges 2) How the Baltic States share energy infrastructure and how that impacts power generation planning and development 3) Why the energy markets are changing across Europe and how it impacts power reliability 4) Kalev defends molten salt reactor technology and explains how deployment of SMRs in Europe will change the energy landscape Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of...2019-12-0442 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyStefano Monti, IAEAStefano Monti joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Fast reactor coolants and Russian deployment 2) Italy’s strong nuclear education despite the end of the state’s industry 3) The nonelectrical applications for reactor power, including hydrogen production and cogeneration 4) How SMRs take advantage of economies of series, rather than economies of scale, to decrease cost Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.2019-12-0348 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergySenator Mike Crapo, U.S. SenateMike Crapo joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Idaho Senator Mike Crapo recounts his childhood in Idaho Falls, Idaho and how the nearby Idaho National Laboratory impacted his career in politics 2) How the economy and the environment can both benefit from win-win energy solutions 3) Crapo provides an overview of the NEICA and NEIMA nuclear energy innovation bills and how they will transform the current nuclear industry 4) Why a whole-of-government approach is necessary for strengthening the U.S. national energy, national security, and economic policies Find more episodes on...2019-12-0224 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyNam Dinh, North Carolina State University In this episode... 1) Nam Dinh shares his path to nuclear engineering and the international education and research that kicked off his career 2) Why nuclear reactors were not originally designed with failure scenarios in mind and how that has changed 3) Nam reviews how current research projects are changing the way technology and simulation impact the design and licensing of nuclear reactors2019-11-3037 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyMohamed Bourham, North Carolina State UniversityIn this episode, we discuss... 1) Mohamed Bourham’s path to a career in nuclear from Egypt to Europe to North Carolina State University 2) Mohamed reviews his many areas of research, including electrothermal propulsion, radiation, waste, and material science 3) How dry cask storage for spent fuel has performed so far and why there are different ideas about nuclear waste storage 4) Mohamed explains how fusion is controlled with magnetic fields and the impact it has on materials in the fusion reactors2019-11-2947 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyJacob Eapen, North Carolina State UniversityIn this episode, we discuss how... 1) Jacob Eapen recalls his time working on safety analysis of the advanced heavy water reactor at the Bhabha Atomic Research Center in India 2) How Jacob expanded his career in the U.S. nuclear academic and industrial spaces to focus on computational material science 3) Jacob’s current and past research projects in the material science space includes analysis of high temperature properties of UO2 fuel 4) Jacob explains why accident tolerant fuels are being developed and some of the challenges faced in choosing a material for the fuel cladding2019-11-2854 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyAyman Hawari, North Carolina State UniversityIn this episode, we discuss... 1) Increasing measurement accuracy with gamma rays 2) Understanding cross sections, thermal neutrons and fast neutrons 3) The PULSTAR research reactor design and how it is used to produce positrons 4) Demonstrating inherent safety with small research reactors2019-11-2754 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergySteve Shannon, North Carolina State UniversityIn this episode, we discuss... 1) The difference between plasma and gas 2) How fusion differs from fission 3) How plasma enables low heat molecule deconstruction 4) The current and future uses of plasma for industry manufacturing and advancements2019-11-2641 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyYousry Azmy, North Carolina State UniversityIn this episode, we discuss how... 1) Yousry Azmy recalls his path to academia in the nuclear space and explains how neutrons interact in a nuclear reactor 2) Yousry Azmy discusses his research in solving the transport equation on unstructured grids and explains the levels of a reactor transport problem2019-11-2525 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyKostadin Ivanov, North Carolina State UniversityIn this episode, we discuss... 1) The Russian VVER and BN-800 designs 2) Developing optimization methods for the VVER at Penn State 3) How a lack of scientific support in Bulgaria caused nuclear scientists to move to western countries 4) Developing benchmarks with high fidelity simulations2019-11-2446 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyJanelle Wharry, Purdue UniversityIn 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 forward2019-11-2143 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyRobert Bean, Purdue UniversityIn this episode, we discuss... 1) How he first became interested in nuclear engineering and what sparked his interest in academia 2) Robert’s post-graduate path to becoming an expert in radiation detection and how he became involved in designing nuclear facilities for safeguards 3) Robert reflects on his time in Washington as an advisor to the NNSA and how it brought him back to Purdue University as a full-time faculty member 4) A highlight of the Purdue University reactor and some of the current research projects utilizing the facility, including projects in physics and health science 5) Ro...2019-11-2055 min
BECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessBECBC Shadow Board Podcast | Bret Kugelmass, Managing Director - Energy Impact Center | 2019Recorded at the Global Reach 2019 Conference, listen as Alex Grainger and Adam Pearson chat to Bret Kugelmass, Managing Director of US-based Energy Impact Center. Bret is also host of the Titans of Nuclear Podcast.
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Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyAllen Garner, Purdue UniversityIn this episode, we discuss... 1) Allen’s early work in prevention of mutual interference in the naval reactors submarine force 2) How Allen transitioned from being a naval submarine officer to a biomedical graduate student studying modification of biological cells 3) How Allen’s research on electromagnetic interference at GE has been applied to create a non-linear transmission line at Purdue 4) Impacts on nano structures caused by intersections of different mechanisms in electron emissions and gas breakdown2019-11-1949 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyJason Harris, Purdue UniversityIn this episode, we discuss how... 1) Jason Harris reflects on his early interest in biology led to a career in nuclear engineering 2) Jason leans into health physics and how radionuclides are distributed throughout the environment 3) A comprehensive look at nuclear power plant emissions and the birth of the nuclear security field 4) Methods of analyzing and assessing security culture at organizations and how it impacts risk at a nuclear facility2019-11-1847 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyJuan Vitali, US ArmyIn this episode, we discuss... (1) How Three Mile Island sparked Juan’s interest in nuclear power and his journey to becoming a strategist for the Army’s Logistics Innovation Agency (2) Saving lives and combating climate change by improving Army logistics by adopting nuclear power (3) The current progress in developing a small modular mobile nuclear power plant prototype (4) The importance of electrifying the military to maintain the technological edge NOTE: Juan Vitali's personal opinions do not represent the U.S. Army's official position.2019-11-1544 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyLane Carasik, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityIn this episode, we discuss how... 1) Lane's initial interest in nuclear and his college coursework that led him to teaching at Virginia Commonwealth University. 2) He worked, interned, and conducted research all over the field of nuclear in startups and laboratories, but eventually found his place in academia. 3) Lane encourages people to advocate for nuclear and talks about lessons he passes onto his students. 4) Lane discusses the future of nuclear domestically and around the world.2019-11-131h 04
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyBraden Goddard, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityIn this episode, we discuss... 1) How nuclear material neutrons are measured to verify amounts 2) The difference between plutonium-239 and plutonium-240 in the context of nuclear weapons 3) Life in the UAE as a nuclear postdoc 4) Decreasing the attractiveness of plutonium for weapons use with neptunium2019-11-1245 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyJames Miller, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityIn this episode, we discuss 1) James' career at Dominion and as a professor at Virginia Commonwealth University 2) How the Three Mile Island meltdown occurred and the more demanding safety culture that emerged 3) The potential for Probabilistic Risk Assessments to shift the safety culture 4) How the Final Safety Analysis Report and significant regulatory delays are harming the industry2019-11-1157 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyMichael Binder, Canadian Nuclear Safety CommissionIn this episode, we discuss... 1) Michael discusses his background in math and how it led him to a career in the government 2) Michael explains the regulatory review process as it applies to domestic projects and international technologies approved abroad 3) Michael explains Chinese advancements in nuclear technology in comparison to North American innovation 4) Michael and Bret discuss the future of nuclear including financing, regulations, environmental assessments, and safety planning 2019-11-071h 20
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyRamzi Jammal, Canadian Nuclear Safety CommissionIn this episode, we discuss how... 1) Ramzi was introduced to nuclear early by family and university professors who were pioneers of the industry 2) Ramzi explains advances in the medical field due to nuclear technology 3) Ramzi breaks down negative perceptions about nuclear 4) Ramzi discusses recent changes to the nuclear field and his hopes for the future2019-11-0643 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyPeter Elder, Canadian Nuclear Safety CommissionIn this episode, we discuss how... 1) Peter's background in physics engineering and interest in high temperature ceramics led him to the nuclear industry 2) Peter views the Defense and Depth Theory 3) The difference between repositories vs. dilution 4) Canada’s new impact assessments in the nuclear industry allow societal views to play into the nuclear industry 2019-11-051h 04
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyRumina Velshi, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission In this episode, we discuss how... 1) Rumina came to Canada as a refugee and became among the first women in the nuclear operations field 2) As a regulator it is essential to build public trust through transparency and data sharing 3) Her goal of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission is to protect the environment, the public, and workers while also meeting international security obligations 4) Rumina discusses her hopes for the future of nuclear including involving more women and using nuclear to fight climate change2019-11-0450 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyLeon Cizelj, Jožef Stefan Institute, Reactor Engineering DivisionIn this episode, we discuss... 1) Know How versus Know Why and how a reliance on rules can hinder innovation 2) How European states are supporting one another through the The European Nuclear Education Network 3) How increasing communication within the diverse industry sectors can help push the sector forward 4) Educating the public through reactor visits decreases fear and increases support of nuclear power2019-10-3143 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyWalter Tromm, Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyIn this episode, we discuss... (1) Germany’s Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and their nuclear research (2) How other methods of containing accidents may be better but strict regulations and ignorance hinder implementation (3) Short term versus long term nuclear waste storage (4) Why Germany’s nuclear industry has ended and how this may affect the future of nuclear in other European countries2019-10-3047 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyAndrej Stritar, Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration In this episode, we discuss 1) The Nuclear Society of Slovenia and Slovenia’s nuclear industry 2) How publicly reporting nuclear events can lead to overreactions and widespread media attention 3) How an inability to make decisions is blocking Slovenia’s nuclear future 4) The need for trusted influencers to educate the Slovene public about nuclear radiation2019-10-2957 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyTomaž Žagar, Nuclear Society of SloveniaIn this episode, we discuss... (1) Radiation misconceptions and the importance of increasing education and communication (2) GEN’s role in the Slovene nuclear industry and in Europe more broadly (3) How renewable energies create volatile electricity markets, decreasing investment attractiveness (4) The challenges involved in moving Slovenia to a zero carbon country2019-10-2848 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyDoug Witherspoon, HyperJet Fusion CorporationIn this episode, we discuss... 1) HyperV Technologies’ focus on plasma jet magneto inertial fusion (PJMIF) 2) What PJMIF is and what the system components are 3) How further development is needed to achieve a smooth liner, a magnetized target and guns that can withstand the parameters 4) How additional funding is needed to accelerate development and bring fusion reactors to the break-even point2019-10-2444 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyMark Ho, Australian Nuclear Association IncIn this episode, we discuss... 1) The history of the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization (ANSTO) and the current research reactor 2) Australia’s nuclear industry and the current inquiries to overturn the nuclear ban 3) How simulated bubble formation in pressurized water reactors are used in RELAP code 4) How China’s molten salt reactors and new HTGR will generate 540 gigawatts of capacity by 20502019-10-2349 min
The POWER PodcastReversing Climate Change with Nuclear Power - Bret KugelmassReversing Climate Change with Nuclear Power.
According to the Energy Impact Center, a Washington, D.C.-based research institute focused on deep decarbonization, CO2 emissions “must go net-negative by 2040, globally across all energy sectors” to begin countering climate change. The only way it sees to accomplish this is to “produce energy inexpensive enough to make carbon negative fuels that compete with fossil fuels on a global market without tax or subsidy,” and it says nuclear fission is the only energy source that can match cost, deployment, and timeline constraints.
Bret Kugelmass, managing director of the Energy Impact Center, was a guest on...2019-07-1815 min
The POWER Podcast36. Reversing Climate Change with Nuclear Power - Bret KugelmassReversing Climate Change with Nuclear Power.
According to the Energy Impact Center, a Washington, D.C.-based research institute focused on deep decarbonization, CO2 emissions “must go net-negative by 2040, globally across all energy sectors” to begin countering climate change. The only way it sees to accomplish this is to “produce energy inexpensive enough to make carbon negative fuels that compete with fossil fuels on a global market without tax or subsidy,” and it says nuclear fission is the only energy source that can match cost, deployment, and timeline constraints.
Bret Kugelmass, managing director of the Energy Impact Center, was a guest on...2019-07-1815 min
InevitableEp 13: Bret Kugelmass, Managing Director at the Energy Impact CenterIn this episode, I interviewed Bret Kugelmass, the Managing Director of the Energy Impact Center.
We covered a number of topics, including Bret’s background and what led him to focus so passionately on nuclear, his atypical entry point and tremendously successful podcast, the work he is doing at Energy Impact Center, and his ultimate vision for what Energy Impact Center can become and the mark he wants to leave on the world.
Out of all of the people I’ve met so far in my journey, Bret is the closet to my spirit animal - re...2019-06-2447 min
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear EnergyChernobyl Episode ZeroIn the Titans of Nuclear Chernobyl podcast series, we'll sit down with experts in the field of nuclear energy to take a dive into the HBO television series "Chernobyl". This is episode zero, featuring Titan Bret Kugelmass. Naomi and Michelle discuss with Bret how the Energy Impact Center and Titans of Nuclear podcast are responding to the recent release of HBO's miniseries "Chernobyl", a discussion on which Titans would be best to sit down with and analyze the show and some surprising behind the scenes thoughts on what Bret, Michelle and Naomi felt after watching "Chernobyl". 2019-06-0553 min