The mod package is the delivery mechanism for presenting your design to upper management, other engineers, work planners, and possibly even the NRC. . . . Continue reading “Introduction to Mod Packages”
Hunt for precious gems in the US
You can hunt for rare gems in the US. There are vacation spots that specialize in this business. . . . Continue reading “Hunt for precious gems in the US”
The Birth of Nuclear Power
Zero defects. Design verification. Manual controls, not automatic. Quality. Safety above all else. . . . Continue reading “The Birth of Nuclear Power”
Make money when the market is crashing
The stock markets tanked the last two days. They shed approximately 5% between Thursday and Friday. . . . Continue reading “Make money when the market is crashing”
Cable ampacity – insulation temperature rating vs. equipment terminal ratings
This can be a confusing topic. The issue usually arises in nuclear power plants because most cable is rated at 90 degrees C, but equipment terminals are rated for 60 or 75 degrees C. Getting this wrong leads to costly rework down the line. Continue reading “Cable ampacity – insulation temperature rating vs. equipment terminal ratings”
Personal finance apps for iPhone and Android
You can use these apps to track your finances or even save money. . . . Continue reading “Personal finance apps for iPhone and Android”
Relay manufacturer quietly changes internal parts, creates potential safety hazard
Sometimes product manufacturers change out the parts in a particular equipment model without changing the model number. Even though there is little to no change in function or feature set — the change is invisible to the customer — when regulations are involved these invisible changes can have severe consequences. Continue reading “Relay manufacturer quietly changes internal parts, creates potential safety hazard”
US electricity generation by source
How much of the power in the United States is generated by nuclear power plants? Continue reading “US electricity generation by source”