The Resurgence of Nuclear Energy – Part 2
In part 2 of our Nuclear Series, our panel discusses the critical role of supply chain management, data orchestration, and digital twins in shaping the future of nuclear power. The conversation highlights how these innovations are not only enhancing the safety and reliability of nuclear operations but also unlocking new possibilities for optimization and predictive maintenance.
Key highlights from the episode include:
- Digitalization and data orchestration are crucial to enable a “nuclear renaissance”
- Digital twins and advanced analytics (AI, ML, physics-informed models)
- Simulation of “what-if” scenarios to predict and prevent failures
- Informed, real-time predictions of asset degradation and maintenance needs
- New nuclear reactor designs are prioritizing maintainability and serviceability to address historical challenges
- Reduced order models and edge computing are empowering near real-time simulation and decision-making for operators
- Collaboration between nuclear operators, regulators, and technology providers is crucial to accelerate the adoption of these transformative digital capabilities
Emilio Baglietto
Emilio is the Associate Department Head and Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. A passionate nuclear engineer, he is a strong believer in the usefulness of nuclear energy. He discusses how nuclear can be a fundamental contributor to clean energy, but in particular to energy security.
John Nixon
John has worked in energy and utilities for 29+ years, creating multiple energy and technology start-ups leading business development in China, Romania, Panama and the USA. John has also led large greenfield and brownfield projects with oil and mining supermajors in Canada and China, and spearheaded pipeline asset integrity programs in USA and Mexico.
Greg Elliott
Greg is a Siemens solutions Consultant specializing in data science and AI. He is super passionate about nuclear energy and shares insights on machine learning use cases in nuclear. Greg shows customers how Siemens’ software and hardware can be productively used to address a wide range of digital and real-world challenges that affect pipelines, power grids, and the interconnected world of energy generation and distribution.
Matt McCullum
Matt is an Enterprise Account Executive at Siemens, focusing on utilities in Canada, particularly nuclear. He’s been with Siemens for about 14 years and has worked in various verticals and industries. He works directly alongside Canada’s nuclear organizations and helps them discover how Siemens can deliver value against their goals and objectives.
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