Episode 103
Ep 103: Nicholas Cahill, Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy · Titans of Nuclear
October 24, 201831m 34s
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Show Notes
In this episode we discuss...
- Nicholas' background in computer science and his introduction to nuclear through the Navy
- Nicholas' work as a reactor engineer at Calvert Cliffs
- An electrician's responsibilities on a Navy submarine
- Variables and strategies for planning where fuel is deployed and how often
- The Exelon-Constellation merger
- Power maneuvers and what prompts them
- A deep dive into peaking factors
- Additions and dilutions of boron for ongoing reactor maintenance
- The role and focus of PWR
- Nuclear advocacy in the community and improving public awareness and perception