One of the foundations of nuclear power plant safety is redundancy. While the term “defense in depth” may sound cryptic, it simply means plants have multiple systems to help ensure that if one becomes unavailable, others can get the job done. That is especially true for the reactor core, where nuclear fission generates a lot of heat. One of several systems that can help cool down the reactor core is the high-pressure coolant injection system, which is capable of pumping cooling water quickly and efficiently into the vessel. Ray McKinley, a senior manager from our Region I office, made sure to put eyes on this system while he was #OnTheJob during a recent visit to the Susquehanna nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania, along with Erin Brady, one of our resident inspectors assigned to the site.
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One of the foundations of nuclear power plant safety is redundancy... #nuclear #nuclearsafety
One of the foundations of nuclear power plant safety is redundancy. While the term “defense in depth” may sound cryptic, it simply means plants have multiple systems to help ensure that if one becomes unavailable, others can get the job done. That is especially true for the reactor core, where nuclear fission generates a lot of heat. One of several systems that can help cool down the reactor core is the high-pressure coolant injection system, which is capable of pumping cooling water quickly and efficiently into the vessel. Ray McKinley, a senior manager from our Region I office, made sure to put eyes on this system while he was #OnTheJob during a recent visit to the Susquehanna nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania, along with Erin Brady, one of our resident inspectors assigned to the site.
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The latest news from Plant Vogtle Unit 4!
Exciting news from #PlantVogtle! 🎉 We are proud to share that Unit 4 has achieved initial criticality! This means that our skilled team of operators has safely started the nuclear reaction inside the second reactor. Building on the long-standing record of safe and dependable operations at Vogtle Units 1 and 2, and the commercial operation of Unit 3 in July 2023, we're witnessing history as Plant Vogtle progresses to become the largest four-unit nuclear site in the United States. The new Vogtle units are an essential part of our commitment to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy to all of our customers and their enterprises. For more information on this incredible milestone, visit https://lnkd.in/eAYp7PT4
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The sheer size and complexity of this project is mind boggling but fascinating nonetheless.
Earlier this year, we shared that some exciting developments are taking place on the Hinkley Point C (HPC) project, with 16 project milestones planned for 2024. In May, the first 520-tonne steam generator for the power station arrived on site, the first of eight required. In the video below, hosted by Simon Parsons, Nuclear Island Area Director, he talks about progress on the site since the first nuclear reactor dome was lifted into place at the end of 2023. He also shares a site tour and talks about how they are getting ready to install the beating heart of the power station, the reactor, later this year. We are extremely proud to play our part in an iconic legacy project like Hinkley Point C and how it will become such a vital piece of British energy infrastructure for future generations to come. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3XTNKph #NGBailey #HinkleyPointC
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For anyone interested in the future of nuclear energy and the innovative technologies and applications it has, please consider joining for the Nuclear Energy Security Summit, “Securing the Future of Nuclear Energy in a Contested Environment” in Washington, DC, June 26-27. The line-up of speakers is stellar as we convene on action plans to address contested regulations, export controls, fuel sources, public awareness, and geopolitical competition. We have a great line-up of speakers, including Congressmen Charles Fleischmann and Michael Waltz, NRC Chairman Christopher Hanson, national security and energy officials including Julie Kozeracki, Jeff Waksman, and industry leaders Maxim Serezhin (Standard Power), Greg Boerschig (TVA), Richard Springman, Ph.D. (Holtec), Amir Vexler (Centrus Energy Corp.) and many others. Importantly, we'll also have state-level thought leaders from communities interested in nuclear power for their growing needs. This conversation will include Glenn Davis (VA), Ethel Bunch (SC), and Jimmy Glotfelty (TX) discussing what steps they're taking around project deployment. Please check out the agenda and the registration page to join us. Lucian Niemeyer Jeffrey "Jeff" C. Crater L. David Cherington Kimberly VanWyhe Ted J. Garrish Paul Dabbar Michael Kappaz Andrew Richards P. Wells Griffith III Christopher Guith Mary Louise Wagner Suzanne Jaworowski Michael Duffey Brian McCormack #nuclear hashtag #advancednuclearpower hashtag #nuclearenergy hashtag #nuclearpower hashtag #cleanenergy hashtag #Advancednuclearreactor hashtag #environment hashtag #UCANpower hashtag #energy hashtag #power https://lnkd.in/eeG6BCMn
The 2nd Annual Nuclear Energy Security Summit is taking place in 2 weeks time - June 26-27, 2024 at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC. Don't miss the opportunity to engage with a unique assembly of government officials, leading industry professionals, and top-tier experts—all focusing on the forward trajectory of nuclear energy. If you register through the following UCAN Power link, you will receive a 15 percent discount on registration: https://lnkd.in/e8DnMUyR Also, you can view the agenda--with an outstanding lineup of speakers--at: https://lnkd.in/eESprd-d Thank you to all of our sponsors, including our Grand Sponsor: Standard Power UCAN Power - United Coalition for Advanced Nuclear Power ExchangeMonitor Standard Power #nuclearenergy #cleanenergy #energysecurity
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The US is behind the rest of the world in new nuclear generation. This initiative is important to increase clean grid power. I am rooting for Holtec to succeed with this first of a kind evolution.
The Palisades nuclear power plant in Michigan has attracted a lot of attention recently, since the company running the site, Holtec, wants to restart the closed reactor. We’ve updated our website with information on how we’re making sure the restart can be done safely. This includes setting up a dedicated Palisades Restart Panel of senior managers and relevant staff to properly track all the licensing requests, inspections and other activity needed to help determine whether Holtec has satisfied us Palisades can safely restart. You can keep track of all this by visiting https://lnkd.in/eZx86WJq and clicking on “Potential Restart” at the bottom of the page.
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If you are in Washington DC on June 26/27, 2024, please join the Summit, “Securing the Future of Nuclear Energy in a Contested Environment.” The line-up of speakers is stellar as we convene on action plans to address contested regulations, export controls, fuel sources, public awareness, and geopolitical competition. I’m thrilled to be moderating discussions on megatrends with #INL’s Jess Gehin and DOD’s Mike Smith among others. Our Defense panel includes Military Department leaders, including the Air Force’s Nancy J Balkus, Navy DASN Michael McGhee, SES, PE, SCO’s Project Pele lead Jeff Waksman, and the Corps of Engineer’s nuclear lead Annie Kammerer. We’re saving one of the best for last, a panel on nuclear space program for energy and propulsion with DARPA’s Tabitha Dodson, NASA’s Anthony Calomino and our own Jim Howe. We’ll also have a special address on Thursday by CM Michael Waltz, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Readiness and Management Support Subcommittee. Our Nation’s security, economic prosperity, and energy reliability needs a strong nuclear power industry. Please plan to join and repost if you agree. Brian McCormack Jeffrey "Jeff" C. Crater L. David Cherington Kimberly VanWyhe Ted J. Garrish Michael Kappaz Dominique Cooper Jason Craig Julia Irizarry Richard G Kidd IV Grace Stanke Andrew Richards Christopher Ploch, Esq. Lee Robinson Mohammed Badal #nuclear #advancednuclearpower #nuclearenergy #nuclearpower #cleanenergy #renewables #renewableenergy #Advancednuclearreactor #environment #UCANpower #energy #power https://lnkd.in/eeG6BCMn
The 2nd Annual Nuclear Energy Security Summit is taking place in 2 weeks time - June 26-27, 2024 at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC. Don't miss the opportunity to engage with a unique assembly of government officials, leading industry professionals, and top-tier experts—all focusing on the forward trajectory of nuclear energy. If you register through the following UCAN Power link, you will receive a 15 percent discount on registration: https://lnkd.in/e8DnMUyR Also, you can view the agenda--with an outstanding lineup of speakers--at: https://lnkd.in/eESprd-d Thank you to all of our sponsors, including our Grand Sponsor: Standard Power UCAN Power - United Coalition for Advanced Nuclear Power ExchangeMonitor Standard Power #nuclearenergy #cleanenergy #energysecurity
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Was Destroying the Nuclear Power Plant in March 2021 the Right Decision? 🤔 Germany's decision in March 2021 to destroy a nuclear power plant raises significant questions about its impact on our energy future. Was it really the right thing to do? To replace the 2.4 GW of clean energy that the nuclear plant used to provide, Germany now needs to burn massive amounts of oil and coal. But just how much? Consider this: burning fossil fuels to generate that same amount of power will require about 11 million tons of coal or 5 million barrels of oil each year. This shift will also release approximately 25 million tons of CO2 into the atmosphere annually. These emissions don’t just exacerbate climate change; they compromise Germany's leadership in sustainability and the health of its citizens. The move away from nuclear energy could set us back decades in our fight for a sustainable future. We need to rethink our energy policies and consider the long-term consequences of our decisions. Germany must prioritize clean and renewable energy sources to uphold its commitment to a healthier planet. 👇 https://lnkd.in/gJU6SMpj
Demolition of Philippsburg NPP cooling towers in Germany. Philippsburg NPP is a former nuclear power plant in Germany with a maximum total capacity of 2,394 MW. It began operation in 1979, and two reactors have operated since April 1985. In March 2011, it was decided to shut down the first reactor. #nuclearpower #powerlpant #energy #demolition #npp
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Best invest in Building and talking about Fusion power, space, and maritime propulsion systems and industry as data centres are. You talk about Nuclear (meaning Fission) and fail to discuss fusion. https://lnkd.in/ge_aeX7M The nuclear fission industry is ignorant of what's happening around you. Pull your uranium heads out, adjust your industry to fusion energy, and prepare to enter the commercially growing fusion energy industry. As it dawns on Earth like the sun. Great Headline, Guardian on Nuclear fission. https://lnkd.in/g8sMZtpR Fission is moving towards obsolescence at an accelerated pace, as it is "out of step, out of time, out of place," and merely a temporary industry globally. https://lnkd.in/gbd_mZqk By 2028, Helion is expected to start producing electricity from its first fusion commercial power plant, which will provide electricity to Microsoft. The plant will produce at least 50 MWe after an initial ramp-up period. https://lnkd.in/gY9J3MQY Now see what is happening in the Fusion industry in the world. https://lnkd.in/g9hMBD7a As fission trebles, fuel shortage is increasingly real,
Framatome has signed multi-billion euro contracts with Sizewell C following the UK government's approval in November 2022 to construct two European Pressurized Water Reactor (EPR) units at the Sizewell C nuclear power plant in East Suffolk. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e5c8PXrf #NEI #nuclearpower #nuclearenergy
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Different views of collapse of cooling tower in Nuclear Power Plant in Germany
Demolition of Philippsburg NPP cooling towers in Germany. Philippsburg NPP is a former nuclear power plant in Germany with a maximum total capacity of 2,394 MW. It began operation in 1979, and two reactors have operated since April 1985. In March 2011, it was decided to shut down the first reactor. #nuclearpower #powerlpant #energy #demolition #npp
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This is the same type of reactor (EPR) as the ones at Olkiluoto 3 🇫🇮 and Flamaville 3 🇫🇷
Construction of the first EPR unit at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant in Somerset, UK, has reached a major milestone with the installation of the reactor building dome. https://lnkd.in/ewVz5mVU
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3moI remember liquid penetrant testing several welds the HPCI pump room when the plant was under construction around 1981.