The five-point mod package development philosophy

The five principles of mod package development philsosophy

Mod package development is a daily reality for engineers working in the nuclear power industry. The earlier you understand the five-point structure that governs them, the quicker your skills and insight will increase. Continue reading “The five-point mod package development philosophy”

Cadwelds: what they are, how they work

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Cadweld is a term you hear often, especially when working on equipment grounding designs. But what exactly is it, and how does it work? Sometimes, a short video offers the best form of explanation . . . . Continue reading “Cadwelds: what they are, how they work”

Simple ways to enhance a mod package

The mod package brings the entire design together. That’s why it’s called a “package.” But just because all of the pieces are together in one place, doesn’t mean your package will be high quality — especially if you neglect this aspect . . . . Continue reading “Simple ways to enhance a mod package”

Electrical, civil, and mechanical risks when creating new wall penetrations

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Routing a new conduit through a wall? Need to make a new penetration? There are hidden risks you need to know about, especially if you the responsible engineer for a mod package . . . . Continue reading “Electrical, civil, and mechanical risks when creating new wall penetrations”

Raspberry Pi 2 sheds new light on an old control room problem

A Raspberry Pi computer next to its packaging

A bug was discovered on the Raspberry Pi 2, a small computer intended to promote computer science education to children. While new to the Raspberry Pi, this is old news to the nuclear power industry . . . . Continue reading “Raspberry Pi 2 sheds new light on an old control room problem”