"Age of Miracles"

Bonus: Mass Manufacturing Micro-sized Nuclear Reactors with Jordan Bramble and Julia DeWahl of Antares

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Jan 20, 2024
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Jordan Bramble
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Julia DeWahl
Antares co-founders Jordan Bramble and Julia DeWahl explore the potential of mass manufacturing micro-sized nuclear reactors for abundant energy. They discuss the advantages of nuclear power, the role of hydrogen and solar energy in achieving net zero, and the challenges in deploying reactors in military and commercial markets. They also delve into the potential of micro reactors to lower electricity costs, the process of starting a nuclear company, and the hurdles involved in raising capital for nuclear projects.
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INSIGHT

Microreactor Fuel Costs

  • Microreactor fuel costs are significantly higher than in grid-scale nuclear, primarily due to the expensive Triso fuel form factor.
  • Reducing fuel manufacturing costs is key to making microreactors commercially competitive.
ADVICE

Advice for Engineers

  • Engineers from other disciplines can contribute to nuclear by learning the fundamentals, which haven't changed drastically since the 60s-70s.
  • Nuclear engineering is largely a subset of mechanical engineering with added nuclear physics.
INSIGHT

Nuclear vs. Software Startups

  • Starting a nuclear company shares similarities with other industries in terms of capitalization, organization building, and sales processes.
  • However, the pace of iteration is much slower in nuclear compared to software.
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