Ep. 102 - Kevin Dougherty, Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy - Podcast autorstwa Bret Kugelmass, Energy Impact Center
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In this episode we discuss...
- Dougherty’s background and what led him to the nuclear field
- A deep dive into the process of taking a submarine reactor critical for the first time
- Primary, secondary, and electrical subsystems
- Reactor coolant systems and the role of the relief valve
- Part 21 process to alert others of a defect or issue with a particular part in a production batch
- Environmental harmony of nuclear compared to fossil fuel production
- System future-proofing and general practices of preventive maintenance during outages
- Shift handoffs and operational flow of activity at a nuclear site
- How operational rigor of nuclear industry is being used to set best practices in other industries
- The importance of cross-functional input in making operational decision
