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Ep 121: Mark Lesinski, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
FromTitans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy
Ep 121: Mark Lesinski, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
FromTitans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy
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Length:
55 minutes
Released:
Nov 16, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode we discuss... Mark’s background in biology and personal journey in the nuclear industry A behind the scenes look at the Canada Nuclear Laboratory team and how each department coordinates with the others The lifecycle of nuclear plants and Mark’s evolution from repairing to decommissioning plants The decommissioning of Rocky Flats Plant, a nuclear weapons production facility that now serves as a model for other decommissioning projects The cleanup processes involved in decommissioning Mark’s work with British Nuclear Fuels Limited and then later as Chief Nuclear Officer for Magnox South Chalk River Laboratories and its important place in nuclear history Challenges with media and public perception surrounding nuclear energy and weapons A deep dive into CANDU (Canada Deuterium Uranium) reactors The benefits of SMRs and Canada Nuclear Lab’s mission to facilitate global implementation
Released:
Nov 16, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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