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 drones improve nuclear plant safety and reliability
We use technology daily to make life easier and more efficient. We use it to order food or coffee, ask questions and get directions. And, at our nuclear plants, we are using indoor drones in a similar way.
How 3-D technology is helping nuclear plants innovate
We can print almost anything with a 3-D printer: food, cars, nuclear plant parts. The Oconee Nuclear Station team is rethinking the way they train workers – and perform maintenance – using 3-D print technology.
Industry awards prove nuclear really can be innovative
It may not have been as revolutionary as a worldwide techie conference, but this year’s Nuclear Energy Assembly (NEA) did showcase the latest innovative practices in the nuclear energy industry.
Duke Energy Among Who's Who of the Nuclear Industry's Most Innovative
This week, Duke Energy was honored with a Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) Top Innovative Practice (TIP) award. A team from Duke Energy went home with an award for successfully streamlining in-processing of contract workers for refueling outages ...
Lew Beck: Duke Energy Nuclear Veteran and Inventor Extraordinaire
Duke Energy nuclear plant employees are not only focused on running safe, efficient facilities—many often lend their talents to new inventions which better the entire industry. Lew Beck, a 23-year veteran of Oconee Nuclear Station, in Seneca, SC, is ...
