Ep. 121 - Mark Lesinski, Canada Nuclear Laboratory
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy - En podcast af Bret Kugelmass, Energy Impact Center
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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
