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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
Nuclear embraces robotic technology
The nuclear industry is always searching for even safer and more efficient technologies. One such trend is the use of robotics at plant sites. Robots are used across the Duke Energy nuclear fleet as way to strengthen personal and operational safety. ...
KI – One of Many Tools in Emergency Planning
A nuclear station’s uranium fuel core provides years of energy for residential, business and industrial consumers. Multi-tiered safety systems protect the public from the extremely unlikely chance of an uncontrolled radiation release to the ...
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.
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 ...
Radiation Protection for Nuclear Employees
At every nuclear station in the country, radiation protection (RP) teams work daily to control and reduce the amount of occupational radiation exposure workers receive while performing various jobs in the plant. All nuclear employees take radiation ...
Setting the Record Straight
The Truth Behind the Top 5 Popular Misconceptions About Nuclear Energy The complexity of generating electricity through nuclear energy leaves the science open to many common misconceptions. Nuclear energy can be very difficult to explain and is often ...
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, ...