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