I began working in the nuclear power industry over 40 years ago. When I started as a young chemist, samples were manually collected in sample bottles and carried back to the laboratory for analysis. Primary and secondary coolant samples were analyzed using tried and true analytical methods. Chlorides were determined by titration. Conductivity was obtained […]
Humans use forms of artificial intelligence (AI) every day. Chances are, you have an AI-based personal assistant within arm’s reach right now. As technology has advanced, we have explored more ways to use AI such as making tasks easier, making decisions with swift data analysis, and predicting trends for both industry and personal use. An […]
After forty-plus years in the US Nuclear industry, I’ve come to realize that I’ve been lucky to work in an industry that has been shaped by a culture of knowledge sharing. Unlike many other industries that are protective of their business processes and information in order to be competitive in the markets they operate in, […]
The Current Situation The commercial nuclear power industry has one major problem – the lack of understanding by non-nuclear educated individuals. In our quest to understand nuclear power, it’s crucial to look beyond headlines and dive into the facts. There is no doubt that the commercial nuclear power industry perception took a negative hit after […]
In today’s ever-evolving nuclear industry, the term nuclear “compliance” is tossed around frequently. It is used in day-to-day business conversations routinely, often spoken in a serious, professional tone. But what exactly do we mean as stewards of nuclear safety, when we utter this poignant word? Merriam-Webster defines the word as follows: “A: the act or […]
How a trainee learns establishes how the information is stored and retrieved. Reinforcement of learning through practice and feedback enhances knowledge retention and skills development. Technology plays an important role in innovative learning and developing skills. In current training classrooms, information on any subject can be researched and found immediately. Trainees have a variety of […]
When I look back on my initial license training program to obtain my Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license, I recall the intense amount of plant information and tasks I needed to learn just to be able to pass the final NRC exam. Over three decades ago, the SRO operating exam consisted […]
Imagine a future where; the majority of our power consumed worldwide has been generated with almost no carbon footprint, the oceans are used to solve water shortages, remote villages and towns around the globe have access to a safe, reliable steady-state electrical power, or a carbon-free portable power source that can be placed anywhere a […]
For the first time in two years, I feel as though I can plan to attend conferences in-person with the expectation that they will be held. While virtual events were the better choice between no events at all, face-to-face networking was sorely missed and what I look forward to most this year. I believe […]
Throughout the years, I have attended many nuclear industry events, symposiums, conferences, and meetings in the US and around the world. I always enjoy sharing my experiences, ideas, and passion with an audience who could help achieve our nuclear industry goals. On the other hand, talking to some who do not share the same views […]
