Sometimes you might need to convert a CAD drawing into a more common document format, such as PDF. . . . Continue reading “Creating new page sizes with Adobe Acrobat”
The NRC’s Structure
The NRC is a large bureaucracy. It has many parts. Some move. Some don’t. This article will help you develop a general outline of its structure . . . . Continue reading “The NRC’s Structure”
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 you the responsible engineer for a mod package . . . . Continue reading “Electrical, civil, and mechanical risks when creating new wall penetrations”
Learn about design control from the NRC
There is a lot to learn about design control. Design control is the NRC-mandated process for generating new modification packages. . . . Continue reading “Learn about design control from the NRC”
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 Raspberry Pi, this is old news to the nuclear power industry . . . . Continue reading “Raspberry Pi 2 sheds new light on an old control room problem”
How much money do you need saved for retirement?
Do you know how much you should be saving to retire? . . . . Continue reading “How much money do you need saved for retirement?”
The Creation of the NRC
It always helps to know a little history, especially when it’s relevant to your career field. The NRC went into operation in the 1970’s, but its legacy began several decades earlier . . . .
Save $400 by getting Google Earth Pro for free
Lots of people use Google Earth. It’s free. You may even use it yourself. But did you know about Google Earth Pro? . . . . Continue reading “Save $400 by getting Google Earth Pro for free”