An educational resource for electrical engineers in the nuclear power industry
Constructed to prevent radioactive contamination from escaping during or after an accident, the containment building is a standard design feature on all modern nuclear reactors. But this wasn’t always the case. Continue reading “The First Containment Building”
The last major legislation altering the atomic regulatory structure was passed in 1974: the Energy Reorganization Act.
Nuclear power is facing stiff competition from natural gas.
The Class 1E definition is found in IEEE 308. It is associated with electrical power systems found in nuclear power plants.
IEEE 323 is the standard used to qualify electrical equipment for safety-related use in nuclear power plants. Here, we explore that standard and its requirements. Continue reading “IEEE 323 – Qualifying electrical equipment to the harsh environments of nuclear power plants”
AutoDesk makes a version of AutoCAD that you can download to your mobile device. Continue reading “Create engineering drawings on the go”
Graphics are an effective way to communicate important information quickly.
Continue reading “Create crisp, professional images for free”
This was created using Canva, which you can download here. Click the picture for the full-size version. Continue reading “A nuclear graphic”
