the Nuclear Electrical Engineer
An educational resource for electrical engineers in the nuclear power industry
The nuclear power industry, like most others, is ripe with jargon and unique acronyms. We made up words long ago and keep them alive through daily use. Despite that, they still have no presence in modern dictionaries. Don’t let your mod packages suffer needlessly from jargon bloat . . . . Continue reading “A word about using jargon”
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”
There are three common types of protective devices you’ll encounter in the nuclear power industry. Here I summarize their functionality . . . .
When you hear “protective device,” think “breakers” and “fuses.” It’s one thing to know how to size them correctly. It’s another thing to know why. But it can be expensive to learn the “why” . . . . Continue reading “Some basic protective-device principles”
Breaker sizing is another basic skill required for electrical engineers in the nuclear power industry. Here’s the short of it . . . . Continue reading “Breaker sizing and short-circuits”
One of the greatest hurdles any newcomer to EMI/RFI in the nuclear power industry must overcome is getting a grasp of the European EMC standards. In this video I teach you how to start wrapping your mind around them . . . . Continue reading “Learning about European EMI/RFI standards (video)”
Want to figure out EMI/RFI in the nuclear power industry? Already watched my introductory video? Then you are ready to watch this next video . . . . Continue reading “An overview of the FCC EMI/RFI emissions limits (video)”
EMI and RFI in the nuclear power industry can be difficult to understand for electrical engineers who are coming in to the topic cold. Fortunately, I’ve made a video to help you get started . . . . Continue reading “Introduction to EMI and RFI in the Nuclear Power Industry (video)”