Duke Energy Employees Win Top Nuclear Industry Awards
Every year, the nuclear industry recognizes top industry performance through the Top Industry Practice (TIP) awards. These awards are presented annually at the Nuclear Energy Assembly and recognize innovative achievements in the nuclear industry. This ...
Dry Cask Storage: An Alternative for Storing Used Fuel
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. ...
Nuclear Fuels Engineers Are Masters of Interior Design
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 ...
Nuclear Energy: More Prepared Through FLEX
It has been just over four years since an earthquake and subsequent devastating tsunami led to a serious accident at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear energy facility. The flooding from the tsunami led to a loss of power and cooling capability at the ...
Radiation vs. Contamination: What's the Difference?
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 ...
Duke Energy's Nuclear Fleet Braves 2015 Cold Snap
The company’s nuclear power plants played a pivotal role in providing power to residential, commercial and industrial customers during the cold snap.
Going Critical is a Good Thing: Debunking Nuclear Myths
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 ...
The 411 on Operator Training and Licensing
A focus on safety, commitment and accountability – these are the core elements of an effective nuclear reactor operator. A nuclear reactor operator, senior reactor operator or anyone supervising the operation of a commercial nuclear reactor must be ...
Nuclear Power Plants: Keeping Us Warm During the Winter
When the weather outside is frightful, leading nuclear energy activist says it is nuclear energy that keeps us warm. In a recent news release, Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) Vice President Richard Myers said, “During periods of extreme weather, ...
Nuclear First Responders: There When Needed
When one hears the words "first responder," the first thing that comes to mind are emergency medical technicians, fire fighters and police officers. These are also the first responders at a nuclear facility — the medical emergency response team, the ...