Ep 81: Andrew Sowder, Electric Power Research Institute

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