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The Atomic Show #060 – A Liberal View of Atomic Energy – NNadir Visits Atomic HQ

June 1, 2007 By Rod Adams 4 Comments

NNadir, a popular diarist from The Daily Kos visits Atomic HQ for a face to face chat about nuclear materials, solving climate change and other important topics.

NNadir of The Daily Kos stopped by for a visit – wearing a shirt that said “I am in my element – Seaborgium”. What a great way to start a new friendship with a fellow atomic geek!

We immediately began chatting about topics near and dear to both of us – the liberal case for atomic energy development and beneficial uses of used nuclear materials.

We had never before met, but talked non-stop for more than an hour, finishing the conversation with an agreement to meet again soon. If you have never read any of NNadir’s diaries on The Daily Kos, you are in for a treat – if you have read and enjoyed them, you should really enjoy this show and the opportunity to put a voice with the mighty pen.

Topics discussed include nuclear pioneers, technetium-99, beneficial uses of nuclear materials, the difference between “spent” and “used” nuclear fuel, the importance of recycling, what do you do with fossil fuel waste, and the spectrum of reactors that have not yet been fully developed but show potential.

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About Rod Adams

Rod Adams is an atomic energy expert with small nuclear plant operating and design experience, now serving as a Managing Partner at Nucleation Capital, an emerging climate-focused fund. Rod, a former submarine Engineer Officer and founder of Adams Atomic Engines, Inc., one of the earliest advanced nuclear ventures, has engaged in technical, strategic, political, historic and financial discussion and analysis of the nuclear industry, its technology and policies for several decades. He is the founder of Atomic Insights and host and producer of The Atomic Show Podcast.

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  1. Avatart7 says

    June 4, 2007 at 7:08 PM

    eh, it is “Megatons to Megawats”

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  2. Avatart7 says

    June 4, 2007 at 7:07 PM

    Hi Rod & NNadir,

    thanks for the nice & interesting interview. I think the name of the programme you were looking for is Megatons for Megawatts, http://www.usec.com/russian-contracts/megatons-megawatts

    cheers,

    t7

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  3. AvatarBruno Garcia says

    June 7, 2007 at 2:04 AM

    hello Rod,

    i writing to you again, have some more questions clarified

    because of your former submarine experience whats you opinion on the SSK Gotland Class (Type A19) Attack Submarine from Sweden. what you opinion about the Kockums V4-275R Stirling??? could that stirling cycle be powered nuclear reactor. in your opion what would be the best configuration.

    and the direct heat to electricity microchips???

    finaly i read a weak article about direct coal to methane gasification, once again what about nuclear heat for coal gasification?

    http://greatpointenergy.com/howitworks2.html

    http://www.technologyreview.com/Biztech/18119/

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