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The Nuclear Electrical Engineer

An educational resource for electrical engineers in the nuclear power industry

Here you can find design tips on technical skills like cable and breaker sizing, short-circuit evaluations and more, PLUS deep-dive analysis of nuclear-specific topics like design basis, Tech Specs, UFSARs, and safety-related SSCs — built from primary source documents.

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Author: John Livingston

Cadwelds: what they are, how they work

Cadweld is a term you hear often, especially when working on equipment grounding designs. But what exactly is it, and how does it work?…

Mod Package Design Tips

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…

Mod Package Design Tips

The NRC’s Structure

The NRC is a large bureaucracy. It has many parts. Some move. Some don’t. This article will help you develop a general outline of…

The NRC