Advanced Nuclear, the Official Podcast of UCAN Power
Advanced Nuclear, the Official Podcast of UCAN Power
Podcast Description
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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Content Themes
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 Liz Muller, CEO of Deep Fission, about her company’s innovative approach to nuclear power. They discuss Liz’s background, the unique design that places nuclear reactors in mile-deep boreholes, and the potential benefits of this approach, including cost efficiency, safety, and shortened time to deployment. The conversation also touches on the challenges of public perception, the importance of collaboration with the data center industry and other end-users, and the future of nuclear energy in the U.S.
Liz is a serial entrepreneur at the forefront of nuclear energy and environmental innovation. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of Deep Fission, a groundbreaking nuclear energy startup transforming the industry by placing reactors a mile underground. Previously, she served as CEO of Deep Isolation, a pioneering nuclear waste company, where she now serves as Executive Chairwoman. Liz also founded Berkeley Earth, a nonprofit delivering critical data science on climate change.
A named inventor on multiple patents, Liz was recognized as a Clean Energy Rising Star by Business Insider in 2020. Beyond her professional achievements, she is a published author, backpacker, dance instructor, and proud mother of two, based in the Bay Area.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Advanced Nuclear Podcast
01:30 Meet Liz Muller: A Leader in Nuclear Innovation
02:33 Liz’s Journey into the Nuclear Industry
04:01 Deep Isolation and the Birth of Deep Fission
07:03 Innovative Reactor Design: A Mile Underground
11:01 Cost Efficiency of Borehole Reactors
12:01 Manufacturing and Fuel Considerations
13:52 Operational Characteristics of the Reactor
15:02 Deployment and Accuracy of Boreholes
16:44 Rapid Deployment of Nuclear Reactors
18:15 Safety Advantages of Underground Reactors
20:30 Environmental Considerations and Public Perception
21:00 Geological Flexibility and Deployment Locations
22:01 Disposal and Retrieval of Spent Fuel
23:31 Target Industries for Nuclear Power
24:17 Military Applications of Underground Reactors
25:55 Addressing Public Concerns about Nuclear Power
27:12 Financial Viability and Market Response
29:35 Closing Thoughts and Future Outlook
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