60 Years of Nuclear Power in Space
The reactor wasn’t very powerful, but it was NASA’s first nuclear-powered satellite…
News
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Author: John Livingston
A World Without Email – Book Review
Can we really increase our productivity and work satisfaction by separating from email? In his new book, author Cal Newport, known for his book…
Book Reviews
Nuclear Plant Control Room Switches and Components
Some of these operator controls and indicators are hard to locate…
I&C
Covid-19 slightly delays Vogtle 3 & 4 Testing
But both units are still expected to meet their in-service dates of November 2021 and 2022…
News
Productivity Hardware for Nuclear Electrical Engineers Who Work From Home
Need to do checkprints? Hand-marked-up drawings? Document reviews with a red pen? Our requirements are specific. Here is a short list of what I…
Miscellaneous
How engineers can work from home successfully
Many of us engineers are now working from home for the first time. It’s important to keep our productivity up in the transition. Here…
Miscellaneous
10 CFR 50.59 – A history of the rule’s development
Prior to 1962, the 50.59 process for modifying a nuclear plant without requiring prior Commission approval did not exist. There was no UFSAR. There…
Licensing Basis
50.59 – Why 10% is the criterion for determining “more than a minimal” increase
It’s given as guidance in NEI 96-07 without a basis, and 10% is not mentioned in the regulations at all. But the basis isn’t…
Licensing Basis