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Ep 166: Bob Walker, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
FromTitans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy
Ep 166: Bob Walker, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
FromTitans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy
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Length:
62 minutes
Released:
May 21, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode, we discuss... How Bob Walker’s career in the Canadian Department of National Defence led to his role as a nuclear energy leader Role of the National Research Universal Reactor (NRU) in radioactive medical isotope production for the global healthcare market Current status of CANada Deuterium Uranium (CANDU) reactor refurbishment around Canada Why Canada pursued CANDU and pressurized heavy water reactor design Canada’s development of an intricate logistics, transportation, and distribution plan for medical isotopes Options for used fuel storage and how the community is involved in the decision Applications of small modular reactors (SMR’s) in Canada and across the globe Bob Walker’s path to becoming the Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Released:
May 21, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Ep. 00 - Bret Kugelmass introduces "Titans of Nuclear": Host, Bret Kugelmass, introduces his nuclear energy themed podcast explaining his motivations around climate change. by Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy