How big equipment, big projects and a big love of math meet in nuclear
There is a lot of big equipment at a nuclear plant. We need big things in order to generate large amounts of power. We have big pumps and valves, transformers the size of a bus and back-up diesel generators the size of a locomotive; further, we have...
4 ways nuclear plants use technology to work smarter
From drones to virtual reality, workers are finding creative ways to operate our nuclear fleet even more efficiently. Here are a few examples of how technology is transforming the way we work.
How upgrades help Oconee Nuclear Station operate efficiently
Just as a homeowner might replace an old air conditioner or update a kitchen, our workers continuously install new equipment and implement new technology at our nuclear plants.
How do nuclear plants stay youthful? Maintenance
While most of the nation’s nuclear fleet was built before 1990, it’s a mistake to label these safe, reliable plants as “aging."