An educational resource for electrical engineers in the nuclear power industry
One segment of electrical engineering in the nuclear power industry that you may find intriguing as an electrical engineer is instrumentation and controls, or “I&C” as it’s known. Though largely electrical in nature, I&C is a combination of mechanical and electrical engineering . . . . Continue reading “I&C Engineer – Instrumentation and Controls”
If no one will tell you, don’t worry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks this information. Here’s the lowdown on 2013 electrical engineering salaries . . . . Continue reading “How much do electrical engineers make? (2013)”
I don’t know what’s best about this video: the footage, or the narrator . . . .
Continue reading “High-voltage power line inspection (video)”
That’s right, we’re talking about nuclear fusion reactors. In October of 2014, Lockheed announced that they might actually be on to something. They are planning for a 10-second demonstration in five years . . . . Continue reading “Lockheed Martin revives hope of forever ending the energy shortage”
Evidently, this is not the first UFO sighting near a nuclear plant. You just can’t make this stuff up. Especially when it’s caught on video . . . . Continue reading “UFO spotted near Arkansas Nuclear One”
Entergy announced on December 9 that it would purchase a bankrupt natural gas power plant in El Dorado, Arkansas. The plant is about a three-hour drive south of Arkansas Nuclear One. But it’s not a done deal yet . . . . Continue reading “Entergy to buy a natural gas plant in Arkansas in a $1 billion deal”
Some holidays are better to steal cars on than others. At least, the thieves think so . . . . Continue reading “On which holiday is your car most likely to be stolen?”
Installing new cables? There is a standard set of problems you need to be aware of. They aren’t necessarily electrical problems . . . . Continue reading “Some non-electrical concerns to take into account when installing new cables”