The Fuel in the Reactor Core
In this the second-part of three-part series where we examine the phases of the nuclear fuel cycle. To read the first part of our series, click here. Part 2 From Fabrication Facility to Reactor After nuclear fuel assemblies are built at the fuel ...
Mining, Converting, Enriching and Fabricating Nuclear Fuel
In this three-part series, we examine the phases of the nuclear fuel cycle. Part 1 What makes nuclear energy one of the most environmentally friendly forms of electricity generation is the fact nuclear stations do not burn any fuel, thus emitting no ...
How Nuclear Stations Manage “Waste” Materials
The U.S. nuclear industry’s commitment to protect public health and safety extends all the way to how nuclear stations handle by-products produced during electricity generation. Similar to places like medical research laboratories, hospitals, clinics, ...
Nuclear Communicator…Not Your Ordinary PR Professional!
Public relations professionals are typically expected to wear multiple hats – that of a journalist, communicator, advocate and problem solver. While the same can be said for a PR professional working in the nuclear industry, there are several other ...
Nuclear: The Training Never Stops … Really, Never
Nuclear stations need more than uranium and advanced technologies to operate safely and successfully, they also depend upon a skilled, highly trained workforce. However, getting from classroom to control room requires more than a degree. Every person ...
Nuclear Power Plants - Safe, Secure and Prepared (Part 2)
This is the second part of our two-part series where we discuss safety, security and emergency planning at nuclear power plants. To read the first part of our series, click here. Part 2 Prepared Recently, representatives from five counties, the state ...
Nuclear Power Plants - Safe, Secure and Prepared
In this two-part series, we examine how the nuclear industry ensures the continued safety and security of its plants. Part 1 It is no exaggeration to say that U.S. nuclear power plants are some of the most fortified facilities in the world. ...
Nuclear Power Plants Built with Earthquakes in Mind
On Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 23, an earthquake of approximately 5.8 magnitude sent ripples throughout the east coast from its center in Virginia. While tremors were felt from New York to South Carolina, no major injuries or extensive damages were ...
Terrapower and the Traveling Wave Reactor
One of the goals of this space is to shed light on big ideas in the industry- even if they aren't Duke Energy's ideas. One of the newest designs in nuclear energy technology is the traveling wave reactor, featured in today's post. The traveling wave ...
The Powerful Art of PopAtomic Studios
To most, nuclear power is viewed as an energy source that helps power our world, but for PopAtomic Studios, nuclear power is a source of artistic inspiration. PopAtomic Studios, founded by Suzy Hobbs, is an art organization located in Asheville, N.C., ...