Class 1E Definition
The Class 1E definition is found in IEEE 308. It is associated with electrical power systems found in nuclear power plants.
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IEEE 323 – Qualifying electrical equipment to the harsh environments of nuclear power plants
IEEE 323 is the standard used to qualify electrical equipment for safety-related use in nuclear power plants. Here, we explore that standard and its…
Design Basis
The five-point mod package development philosophy
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…
Mod Package Design Tips
Technical Requirements Manual
The NRC made some rule changes in the mid-1990’s that simplified a critical component of a nuclear power plant’s licensing basis. This reduced the…
Licensing Basis
Introduction to Mod Packages
The mod package is the delivery mechanism for presenting your design to upper management, other engineers, work planners, and possibly even the NRC. .…
Mod Package Design Tips
NRC Regional Offices and Resident Inspectors
Getting the cold shoulder from an NRC resident inspector? There is a good reason why that’s the case . . . .
The NRC
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…
The NRC
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,…
The NRC