Zero defects. Design verification. Manual controls, not automatic. Quality. Safety above all else. . . . Continue reading “The Birth of Nuclear Power”
Make money when the market is crashing
The stock markets tanked the last two days. They shed approximately 5% between Thursday and Friday. . . . Continue reading “Make money when the market is crashing”
Cable ampacity – insulation temperature rating vs. equipment terminal ratings
This can be a confusing topic. The issue usually arises in nuclear power plants because most cable is rated at 90 degrees C, but equipment terminals are rated for 60 or 75 degrees C. Getting this wrong leads to costly rework down the line. Continue reading “Cable ampacity – insulation temperature rating vs. equipment terminal ratings”
Personal finance apps for iPhone and Android
You can use these apps to track your finances or even save money. . . . Continue reading “Personal finance apps for iPhone and Android”
Relay manufacturer quietly changes internal parts, creates potential safety hazard
Sometimes product manufacturers change out the parts in a particular equipment model without changing the model number. Even though there is little to no change in function or feature set — the change is invisible to the customer — when regulations are involved these invisible changes can have severe consequences. Continue reading “Relay manufacturer quietly changes internal parts, creates potential safety hazard”
US electricity generation by source
How much of the power in the United States is generated by nuclear power plants? Continue reading “US electricity generation by source”
Callaway back online after repairing reactor coolant system leak
The plant shut down in the middle of the night on July 23, 2015 after several control room alarms went off. . . . Continue reading “Callaway back online after repairing reactor coolant system leak”
Turn five seconds of your time into $10,000
This doesn’t relate to being an electrical engineer, but it might make you think twice next time you catch a silly video on your smart phone. A weekend moment could put extra money in your pocket if you have a little foresight and even a slight appetite for risk. . . . Continue reading “Turn five seconds of your time into $10,000”