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 ...
Ensuring Nuclear Plant Safety – Nuclear Reactor Oversight Process
Each nuclear unit in the industry must pass a rigorous test. And, every nuclear worker understands they must perform their tasks at a high level to continuously ensure operational safety. All nuclear workers carry a special responsibility. They must ...
Surprises Await at World of Energy
Boy Scouts visit a control room simulator at Oconee Nuclear Station. Scoutshave the opportunity to earn several Merit Badges during a Merit Badge Collegehosted by the World of Energy. It is a place where orchids bloom, art is displayed and local ...
Nuclear Security – Mission Focused
Photo of a hidden adversary The assault team is settled on the wood line on a night with no moon. They are fine tuning their approach route, waiting for the right opportunity. In a few short seconds, they are identified, assessed and engaged by the ...
RadNet Supports Radiation Monitoring Efforts for the Nuclear Industry
Extensive monitoring programs are in place to protect the air, soil and water around nuclear sites, as well as ensure adherence to state and federal regulations and internal policies. The nuclear industry’s unique fuel source and related operations ...
Fukushima Two Years Ago: A Look Back
On March 11, 2011, an earthquake struck the Japanese coastline, followed by a massive tsunami that flooded towns and claimed thousands of lives. The heavy floodwaters also damaged the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. On the second anniversary ...
Duke Energy’s Crystal River Nuclear Plant Readies for Retirement
Since the first U.S. nuclear power plant opened its doors for commercial operation in 1958 until today, the nuclear industry has grown to serve nearly 20 percent of the U.S. population’s energy needs. Though most nuclear power plants that began...
Nuclear Safety Rain or Shine
Science is a discipline that explores the outer reaches of possibility to solve problems. One of the most intriguing challenges that scientists and engineers of the nuclear industry face is preparing for unexpected events – both natural and manmade – ...
New Regional Response Centers Add Another Level of Preparedness
On March 11, 2011, an earthquake struck the Japanese coastline, followed by a tsunami that flooded towns and claimed thousands of lives. The heavy floodwaters also damaged the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. Pictured above is the tsunami ...
Safety Always Matters
On an average workday, nearly 1,000 employees at the Harris Nuclear Plant in New Hill, N.C., drive past a colorful sign as they enter the security checkpoint. Although the sign features a montage of friendly, smiling faces and cute pets, it carries a ...