The First Containment Building
Constructed to prevent radioactive contamination from escaping during or after an accident, the containment building is a standard design feature on all modern nuclear reactors.…
Atomic Energy History
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Author: John Livingston
Regulatory change is in the air
The last major legislation altering the atomic regulatory structure was passed in 1974: the Energy Reorganization Act.
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Learn about the Nuclear Promise
Nuclear power is facing stiff competition from natural gas.
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Class 1E Definition
The Class 1E definition is found in IEEE 308. It is associated with electrical power systems found in nuclear power plants.
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IEEE 323 – Qualifying electrical equipment to the harsh environments of nuclear power plants
IEEE 323 is the standard used to qualify electrical equipment for safety-related use in nuclear power plants. Here, we explore that standard and its…
Design Basis
Create engineering drawings on the go
AutoDesk makes a version of AutoCAD that you can download to your mobile device.
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Create crisp, professional images for free
Graphics are an effective way to communicate important information quickly.
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A nuclear graphic
This was created using Canva, which you can download here. Click the picture for the full-size version.
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