Don’t get caught off guard like Mitt Romney did in the last US Presidential election. “Why was Romney so surprised that he lost?” This article is representative of his shock. . . . Continue reading “The next US President will be. . . .”
Two hard-to-shake editorial mistakes
Some plants are starting to crack down on these requirements. . . . Continue reading “Two hard-to-shake editorial mistakes”
Don’t pay full price for your next warranty
I learned a valuable lesson several years ago. Let me share the story with you. . . . Continue reading “Don’t pay full price for your next warranty”
Get daily NRC news and reports on your phone
Every weekday, the NRC updates its event notification log. This information is made available to the public here. . . . Continue reading “Get daily NRC news and reports on your phone”
Complying with GDC 17 and 18 – a survey of IEEE Std. 308
The NRC requires nuclear plants to have both onsite and offsite power systems available to supply safety-related equipment. It also requires that this equipment be periodically inspected and tested so that their condition can be assessed. These requirements are established in General Design Criteria 17 and 18. Continue reading “Complying with GDC 17 and 18 – a survey of IEEE Std. 308”
Is your bank’s website hacker proof?
You can check a website’s built-in security to see how safe it is from hackers. . . .
Unlock your house from your phone
Have you ever, after leaving your house to go on vacation, had a flash of doubt in your mind: “Wait — did I lock the door?” . . . . Continue reading “Unlock your house from your phone”
Class 1E circuit independence – a summary of IEEE 384-1992
Class 1E circuits must be independent from circuits of other categories. Understanding IEEE 384-1992 is vital to understanding the NRC’s circuit separation and isolation requirements. . . . Continue reading “Class 1E circuit independence – a summary of IEEE 384-1992”