the Nuclear Electrical Engineer
An educational resource for electrical engineers in the nuclear power industry
The National Electric Code is officially adopted as legal building code in 47 states. It is also adopted by local governments in their official building codes. But to buy a new copy costs around $100. Some say you should be able to download the NEC 2014 for free, online . . . .
Here are a few simple tips that can ramp up the quality of the engineering work instructions in your mod package . . . . Continue reading “Tips for writing better work instructions”
Often when you sign up for useful, free websites online, they want your email address. They do this for security reasons (to confirm that you actually do want to sign up and that you are who you say you are). But some may have ulterior motives . . . . Continue reading “Thwart spammers with this Gmail trick”
When Vermont Yankee scrams on December 29th, it will be for the last time. Then, the dismantling process begins. It will take 60 years . . . . Continue reading “A nuclear plant is shutting down. Track its daily progress on Facebook (for the next 60 years).”
As an engineer you may have to write a simplified work plan into your mod package that provides a general outline of the installation process. Work planners then translate that broad overview into detailed work instructions . . . . Continue reading “On writing work instructions”
Let me tell you a horror story . . . . Continue reading “This $60 device could have saved him over $1,000”
One segment of electrical engineering in the nuclear power industry that you may find intriguing as an electrical engineer is instrumentation and controls, or “I&C” as it’s known. Though largely electrical in nature, I&C is a combination of mechanical and electrical engineering . . . . Continue reading “I&C Engineer – Instrumentation and Controls”
If no one will tell you, don’t worry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks this information. Here’s the lowdown on 2013 electrical engineering salaries . . . . Continue reading “How much do electrical engineers make? (2013)”