There are several color-coding schemes for control cables. Get quick links to them here…
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Why nuclear plants are more expensive to build in the US than overseas, and 4 ways to reduce costs
Next-generation nuclear plants are more expensive to build in the United States than elsewhere in the world, like in China. A group of researchers tried to understand why, and what to do about it… Continue reading “Why nuclear plants are more expensive to build in the US than overseas, and 4 ways to reduce costs”
Duane Arnold nuclear plant to close in 2020
Iowa’s only nuclear plant is said to stimulate $255 million in economic activity in the state, and about half a billion nationally… Continue reading “Duane Arnold nuclear plant to close in 2020”
How to select a flow meter
Flow meters are frequently used and installed in nuclear plants. But there are numerous factors to consider when selecting the correct one for the job. This guide does a pretty good of summarizing them… Continue reading “How to select a flow meter”
Three more nuclear plants to close in next three years?
The nuclear power industry could be facing the loss of four more units and 4,048 megawatts of power… Continue reading “Three more nuclear plants to close in next three years?”
EPU underway at Browns Ferry Unit 3
Power uprates like this have added over 23 gigawatts of extra nuclear generating capacity over the years… Continue reading “EPU underway at Browns Ferry Unit 3”
Dominion Energy to buy SCANA
This is the outcome of the collapse of Westinghouse and the shutdown of new plant construction at VC Summer… Continue reading “Dominion Energy to buy SCANA”
Power generation is down. Guess what’s happened to nuclear’s share?
Despite the booming economy and GDP growth since the Great Recession, electrical generation has declined. It never recovered, reports one site.
Along these lines, GE Power recently announced layoffs in its Greenville, South Carolina facility. At the same time, it announced layoffs at its Schenectady, New York location, too. GE Power manufactures gas and wind turbines… Continue reading “Power generation is down. Guess what’s happened to nuclear’s share?”