TPN : The Atomic Show » Atomic ships http://atomic.thepodcastnetwork.com Rod Adams on the future of nuclear energy. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:48:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 ©The Podcast Network atomicrod59@gmail.com (The Podcast Network) atomicrod59@gmail.com(The Podcast Network) Science 1440 nuclear, atomic, science, environment, climate, change Rod Adams on the future of nuclear energy. Rod Adams on the future of nuclear energy. The Podcast Network The Podcast Network atomicrod59@gmail.com No no http://atomic.thepodcastnetwork.com/wp-content/themes/tpntheme/images/coverart_144x144.jpg TPN : The Atomic Show http://atomic.thepodcastnetwork.com 144 144 Atomic Show #137 – Michael Kurzeja – President – North American Young Generations in Nuclear http://atomic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/06/26/atomic-show-137-michael-kurzeja-president-north-american-young-generations-in-nuclear/ http://atomic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/06/26/atomic-show-137-michael-kurzeja-president-north-american-young-generations-in-nuclear/#comments Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:01:26 +0000 Rod Adams http://atomic.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=359 Michael Kurzeja is the President of North American Young Generation in Nuclear – NA-YGN. He is a dynamic leader, an excellent emissary and an excited professional who loves what he does. He also respects and enjoys the people he works with and is developing some long term professional friendships during the long hours that he spends volunteering for NA-YGN.

A couple of weeks ago, Michael had the opportunity to testify in front of a group of Senators on the topic of building new nuclear power plants in the US. He talks about that experience, what he has learned in the industry, the value of his experience as a Marine, and the value that he sees that nuclear energy can contribute to the world’s prosperity while at the same time leaving the world better for his children than it was when he arrived.

I really enjoyed talking with Michael and I hope you enjoy listening to the conversation. Warning – listening to this podcast can be hazardous to your current career satisfaction if you are NOT in the nuclear industry. (Grin)

]]> http://atomic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/06/26/atomic-show-137-michael-kurzeja-president-north-american-young-generations-in-nuclear/feed/ 1 52:55 Michael Kurzeja is the President of North American Young Generation in Nuclear - NA-YGN. He is a dynamic leader, an excellent emissary and an excited ... Michael Kurzeja is the President of North American Young Generation in Nuclear - NA-YGN. He is a dynamic leader, an excellent emissary and an excited professional who loves what he does. He also respects and enjoys the people he works with and is developing some long term professional friendships during the long hours that he spends volunteering for NA-YGN. A couple of weeks ago, Michael had the opportunity to testify in front of a group of Senators on the topic of building new nuclear power plants in the US. He talks about that experience, what he has learned in the industry, the value of his experience as a Marine, and the value that he sees that nuclear energy can contribute to the world's prosperity while at the same time leaving the world better for his children than it was when he arrived. I really enjoyed talking with Michael and I hope you enjoy listening to the conversation. Warning - listening to this podcast can be hazardous to your current career satisfaction if you are NOT in the nuclear industry. (Grin) Atomic,history,,Atomic,ships,,Economics,,Podcast The Podcast Network no No The Atomic Show #053 – Commercial Nuclear Ships http://atomic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/03/29/the-atomic-show-053-commercial-nuclear-ships/ http://atomic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/03/29/the-atomic-show-053-commercial-nuclear-ships/#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:09:19 +0000 Rod Adams http://atomic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/03/29/the-atomic-show-053-commercial-nuclear-ships/ Shane and I discuss commercial nuclear ship history and future opportunities

(MP3 – 17.1 MB – 49:28 M)

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Listen to Atomic Show #053 Here!

Commercial nuclear powered ships were tried in the 1960s and 1970s with little follow on units. The United States built the NS Savannah, Germany built the Otto Hahn, and Japan built the Mutsu. None of these remain in operation today and all demonstrated various levels of success.

The only non military surface ships current operating with nuclear power are Russian icebreakers which benefit by the high power capacity and long endurance provided by their power systems.

Shane and I carried on a lively (at least in geek terms) discussion about various aspects of nuclear ship history and the future potential for the technology. Hope you enjoy!

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