Material Lead Time Tips
Lead time is a factor when specifying parts for a project. For planning purposes, you need to know how long it will take for…
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The five-point mod package development philosophy
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…
Mod Package Design Tips
Two hard-to-shake editorial mistakes
Some plants are starting to crack down on these requirements. . . .
Mod Package Design Tips
Introduction to Mod Packages
The mod package is the delivery mechanism for presenting your design to upper management, other engineers, work planners, and possibly even the NRC. .…
Mod Package Design Tips
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?…
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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
Electrical, civil, and mechanical risks when creating new wall penetrations
Routing a new conduit through a wall? Need to make a new penetration? There are hidden risks you need to know about, especially if…
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Raspberry Pi 2 sheds new light on an old control room problem
A bug was discovered on the Raspberry Pi 2, a small computer intended to promote computer science education to children. While new to the…
Mod Package Design Tips