Dry Cask Storage: An Alternative for Storing Used Fuel
May 05, 2015
McGuire Nuclear Station dry cask storage stores used fuel on site. One aspect of nuclear energy that makes it unique is the issue of used fuel storage. Used fuel is nuclear fuel that is no longer useful for sustaining a chain reaction in a reactor. ... Read More
Nuclear Fuels Engineers Are Masters of Interior Design
April 16, 2015
Nuclear power plants in the United States produce electricity 24/7 and are baseload generating plants. Baseload power refers to generating resources that operate continuously and provide reliable power to customers, only shutting down for scheduled ... Read More
Radiation vs. Contamination: What's the Difference?
April 01, 2015
Ever build a fire and notice falling ash dusting your hair and shoulders? That ash is certainly not something you want to smear in your hair and on your clothing. Or what about paint? When you’re painting a room, the last thing you want is to walk ... Read More
Duke Energy's Nuclear Fleet Braves 2015 Cold Snap
March 27, 2015
The company’s nuclear power plants played a pivotal role in providing power to residential, commercial and industrial customers during the cold snap. Read More
What are Small Modular Nuclear Reactors?
March 17, 2015
Small Modular Nuclear Reactors (SMRs) are nuclear power plants that are smaller in size than most commercial nuclear power plants today. The plants in the Duke Energy nuclear fleet are large baseload power plants, which mean they are designed to ... Read More
Outage workers boost local economies
March 11, 2015
Each spring visitors of a special kind arrive in the sleepy little coastal town of Southport, N.C. These visitors come with great purpose and bring with them a mini-economic boom for this small town and many others like it across the entire country. ... Read More
Going Critical is a Good Thing: Debunking Nuclear Myths
March 03, 2015
Nuclear power plants are among the safest, most affordable and environmentally friendly options for powering billions of homes around the world. So why do so many negative myths surround the industry? Let's take a look at some of the most common ... Read More
Capacity Factor – A Measure of Reliability
February 18, 2015
One way the energy industry measures the reliability of power plants is by regularly calculating capacity factors. Capacity factor is the measure of how often a power plant runs for a specific period of time. It’s expressed as a percentage and ... Read More
High Standards Set for Nuclear Power Plants by INPO and WANO
February 10, 2015
The nuclear power industry is one of the most controlled industries in the world. Regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the industry has long adhered to stringent guidelines and inspections to ensure safe operations. In addition to the ... Read More