Advanced Nuclear, the Official Podcast of UCAN Power
Advanced Nuclear, the Official Podcast of UCAN Power
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UCAN Power is the voice within the nuclear technology community that is focused solely on the advancement of small and micro nuclear reactors and their applications across the spectrum of needs. Homepage - UCAN Power - United Coalition for Advanced Nuclear Power
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The podcast centers on themes related to the innovation of small and micro nuclear reactors, their applications, and the intersection of nuclear technology with energy needs. Episodes cover topics like Liz Muller's underground reactor designs, Jordan Robison's molten salt technology developments, and workforce challenges in the nuclear sector, highlighting the push for education, safety, and collaboration within the industry.
UCAN Power is the voice within the nuclear technology community that is focused solely on the advancement of small and micro nuclear reactors and their applications across the spectrum of needs. Homepage – UCAN Power – United Coalition for Advanced Nuclear Power
In this episode of the Advanced Nuclear podcast, host Jim Howe speaks with Joe Miller, President of Government Operations at BWX Technologies, about the company’s essential role in manufacturing nuclear reactors for the U.S. Navy’s submarines and aircraft carriers, as well as BWXT’s development of advanced reactors and the fuels that power them. In a wide-ranging discussion they cover Project Pele, the importance and benefits of TRISO fuel, the challenges of workforce development, space nuclear propulsion, BWXT’s focus on innovation, and the role of AI in advancing nuclear technology. Joe shares insights from his journey from the Nuclear Navy to industry, and highlights BWXT’s commitment to meeting America’s growing demand for nuclear energy.
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