Brunswick Nuclear Plant – From Humble Beginnings to Industry Changer
Operation for Duke Energy's Brunswick Nuclear Plant's (BNP) first reactor began in 1975. It was the first nuclear power plant built in North Carolina.
Oconee Nuclear Station Celebrates 40 Years of Operation
In 1973, major news headlines covered the increasingly shocking discoveries of Watergate. Tony Orlando and Dawn had everyone singing about tying yellow ribbons around old oak trees, and moviegoers enjoyed "The Sting" and had nightmares about "The ...
A Reactor Trip: An Important Nuclear Safeguard
The priority for every nuclear power plant is the safe, reliable operation of the plant. The industry’s commitment to this principle is absolute – a cornerstone of the nuclear safety culture is “conservative decision making.” What this mean is if ...
The NIC Receives a Facelift
With two years under its belt, it was time for the NIC (Nuclear Information Center) to get a facelift. We hope you enjoy the new look of our site and find the layout more inviting and easier to navigate through. Stay connected and come back soon as we ...
Duke Energy NAYGN chapter best in North America
Duke Energy’s reputation for hiring the brightest and best young professionals in the nuclear power industry is taking center stage in North America. For the first time in the eight-year history of Duke Energy’s professional development organization ...
Skilled employees and high-tech robot work together to make repairs at Harris Nuclear Plant
When engineers at Harris Nuclear Plant recently developed plans to make repairs to a small flaw in a nozzle in the top of the plant’s reactor vessel head, they used a high-tech robot to reduce the risk of human error and to ensure precise, consistent, ...
Common Myths About Nuclear Energy
The nuclear energy industry sometimes gets a bad rap. Many of the negative opinions surrounding the public’s thoughts toward nuclear power production are rooted in information that is not factual. Since nuclear energy first became a power source six ...
Shining Bright During Dark Days – A Crystal River Nuclear Plant Update
When Curtis McKeown, 60, wanted a job at the Crystal River Nuclear Plant (CR3) on Florida’s west coast in 1970, he showed up every day until he landed a position as a carpenter’s helper working the night shift. He was only 17 and even had to wait a ...
Nuclear Fuel: What do we do with that stuff?
All nuclear power reactors use uranium fuel to generate electricity. This fuel consists of small ceramic pellets stacked into metal fuel rods, which are bound together into fuel assemblies that are eight to 12 feet in length. Once fuel has been used ...
Boy Scouts Flock to Local Nuclear Plants Year After Year
Engineering, nuclear science, environmental science, chemistry. No, they’re not just subjects some of our nuclear teammates majored in as college students, but in fact, represent just a few of the Boy Scout merit badges taught at McGuire, Catawba and ...
