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 ...
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 ...
The Dream of Limitless Energy
Idaho may be best known for potato production, but 62 years ago a small, experimental nuclear reactor located between Idaho Falls and Arco generated electricity from nuclear energy for the first time. This milestone occurred on Dec. 20, 1951, paving ...
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 ...
Celebrate “Read Across America” in a Nuclear Way
The importance of reading and related skills cannot be over emphasized. Studies show a love of reading leads to greater success in school and a life-long appreciation for learning. In the nuclear industry where strong science, math and engineering ...
Duke Energy Inspires Young Minds during National Engineers Week
In recognition of National Engineers Week (Feb. 17 - Feb. 23), sites across Duke Energy’s nuclear fleet inspired young minds by introducing and motivating future generations to pursue the diverse career paths of engineering, science and math. During ...
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 – ...
Fission vs. Fusion – What’s the Difference?
Inside the sun, fusion reactions take place at very high temperatures and enormous gravitational pressures The foundation of nuclear energy is harnessing the power of atoms. Both fission and fusion are nuclear processes by which atoms are altered to ...