Ep 39: Tom Fanning, Argonne National Lab

Episode Content:




Tom's introduction to the nuclear industry from a history
project.  




How Chernobyl reinforced the importance of nuclear and
safety.  




Why reactor physicists are crucial
when designing reactors.  




Unprotected loss of flow tests and unprotected loss of heat
sink tests.  




Scram Systems and their importance during a shutdown
failure.  




The Generation 4 International Forum.  




Why it's important to be involved and engaged in the
international community.  




The difference in start-up procedures for sodium reactors and
light water reactors.  




SAS and what code means in the nuclear world.  




Economic modeling for reactors and the future of sodium
technology.