Duke Energy NAYGN chapter best in North America
Duke Energy’s reputation for hiring the brightest and best young professionals in the nuclear power industry is taking center stage in North America. For the first time in the eight-year history of Duke Energy’s professional development organization ...
Skilled employees and high-tech robot work together to make repairs at Harris Nuclear Plant
When engineers at Harris Nuclear Plant recently developed plans to make repairs to a small flaw in a nozzle in the top of the plant’s reactor vessel head, they used a high-tech robot to reduce the risk of human error and to ensure precise, consistent, ...
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 ...
Shining Bright During Dark Days – A Crystal River Nuclear Plant Update
When Curtis McKeown, 60, wanted a job at the Crystal River Nuclear Plant (CR3) on Florida’s west coast in 1970, he showed up every day until he landed a position as a carpenter’s helper working the night shift. He was only 17 and even had to wait a ...
Nuclear Fuel: What do we do with that stuff?
All nuclear power reactors use uranium fuel to generate electricity. This fuel consists of small ceramic pellets stacked into metal fuel rods, which are bound together into fuel assemblies that are eight to 12 feet in length. Once fuel has been used ...
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 ...
Plant Spotlight: Harris Nuclear Plant
Harris Nuclear Plant can produce enough electricity to power more than a half million homes, has a 523-foot cooling tower and is made with enough concrete to pave 75 miles of four-lane highway...
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 ...