the Nuclear Electrical Engineer
An educational resource for electrical engineers in the nuclear power industry
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 them, the quicker your skills and insight will increase. Continue reading “The five-point mod package development philosophy”
Background research is crucial to developing any new project or mod package. Here are some tips specifically tailored to electrical engineers . . . .
Continue reading “Things to look for when doing initial background research”
Here are two basic concepts that should be understood by every electrical engineer in the nuclear power industry: redundancy and diversity. They are closely related, but not the same thing . . . .
The NRC established minimum design criteria, called the General Design Criteria (GDC), which every nuclear plant must incorporate. Those are located in Appendix A of 10CFR50. Continue reading “The General Design Criteria”