Nuclear NewsNEW Noodling on Nuclear Engines What began as a napkin sketch might open up interplanetary explorationWhat began as a napkin sketch might open up interplanetary exploration Read the full article at IEEE Spectrum :
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Nuclear NewsNEW Scientists make potential breakthrough in search for dark matterThe LUX-ZEPLIN experiment at the Sanford Underground Research Facility recorded a high-energy nuclear recoil event that researchers cannot attribute to known detector backgrounds. The interaction occurred in June 2023 and registered at 248 kiloelectronvolts. Scientists report a global statistical significance of 2.6 sigma, which remains below the threshold required for a discovery. This event is notable because it appeared in a high-energy region where background interference is minimal. While the finding does not confirm dark matter, it suggests potential interactions involving heavy particle...Core Content
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Nuclear NewsNEW Three-in-one cybersecurity shield protects military nuclear reactors from complex risksOSC Global and InfraShield have launched Janus Cyber, a joint initiative providing cybersecurity services for advanced reactors at U.S. military sites. The team integrates nuclear regulatory compliance, military authorization requirements, and industrial control system protections into a single engineering framework. This approach aims to streamline security planning throughout the reactor development cycle. The initiative addresses the challenge of aligning disparate security standards during the design phase to avoid costly retrofits. By embedding cybersecurity into the engineering process e...Core Content
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Nuclear NewsNEW The Nuclear Renaissance Needs Certified Hands. They Are in Short SupplyThe nuclear industry faces a shortage of certified tradespeople necessary to meet construction demands for new reactor projects. Maintaining strict quality assurance standards, as required by NRC regulations, remains a primary challenge. A lack of qualified labor contributed to significant delays and cost overruns during the construction of Plant Vogtle. Nuclear projects require workers who can meet precise documentation and inspection standards, such as those defined by ASME Section IX. Because the pool of skilled labor is shrinking, the industry must invest in long-term training pipelines an...Core Content
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Nuclear NewsNEW Nuclear’s Next Chapter Has a Knowledge ChallengeThe nuclear industry is facing a significant workforce transition as experienced personnel retire while new projects and reactor technologies emerge. Industry leaders are emphasizing that maintaining safe operations requires the preservation of institutional knowledge beyond simple personnel replacement. This effort focuses on documenting the rationale behind critical safety and procurement decisions. Quality assurance frameworks, specifically 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and ASME NQA-1, serve as the primary mechanisms for capturing this knowledge. By maintaining rigorous documentation, traceability,...Core Content
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Nuclear NewsNEW ONE Nuclear Executes Binding LOI for Project Cayman, a 2.88 GW Louisiana Energy Project with Co-LocaONE Nuclear has signed a binding letter of intent for Project Cayman, a 2.88 gigawatt energy development in Louisiana. The site will feature both advanced nuclear technology and natural gas generation to power a co-located data center campus. Public outreach for the project is scheduled to begin in September 2026. The development reflects a growing trend of pairing large-scale nuclear generation with energy-intensive industrial and technology hubs. By integrating dispatchable power with regional grid infrastructure, the project aims to meet the rising electricity demands of Louisiana’s industr...Core Content
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Nuclear NewsNEW Madison utility, Realta Fusion partnering to bring fusion power plant to WisconsinMadison Gas and Electric has entered a partnership with Realta Fusion to explore the development of a 200-megawatt fusion power plant. The utility is providing technical assistance and equity investment to support the startup as it works toward a mid-2030s commercial deployment. This collaboration focuses on early-stage siting, permitting, and grid integration planning for potential carbon-free baseload power. A Wisconsin utility company and a Madison startup announced a partnership Wednesday that could bring one of the nation's first large-scale fusion power plants to the Badger State. MGE ma...Core Content
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Outage NewsNEW Browns Ferry 2 trips offline, unscheduled outage underwayBrowns Ferry 2 began an unscheduled forced short outage on August 27, 2026. This event ended a 448 day streak of operation without an unscheduled outage for the 1,259-MW General Electric BWR/4 unit. The unit has recorded one forced outage so far in 2026, compared to two forced outages during the entirety of 2025. Tennessee Valley Authority operates this unit along with six other U.S. nuclear units. Across the industry, 94 units are currently operating at a 97.6 percent capacity factor, with two units currently in unscheduled outages and zero units in refueling. ATHENS, AL. Browns Ferry 2 dropped offline on Aug 27, 2026 , beginning an unscheduled outage. The NRC has not yet issued an event notification for this trip; a follow-up reply will be posted here if one is filed. This is the first u...Core Content
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Outage NewsNEW Monticello trips offline, unscheduled outage underwayMonticello entered an unscheduled forced short outage on August 10, 2026, ending a 130-day streak of outage-free operation. This event marks the second forced outage for the 617-MW General Electric BWR/3 unit during the 2026 calendar year. The unit, which has been in commercial operation since 1971, recorded four forced outages throughout 2025. Northern States Power Co - Minnesota operates this facility along with two other U.S. nuclear units. Across the industry today, 94 units are maintaining a 97.9 percent capacity factor, with this unit currently representing the only facility in an unsche...Core Content
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Outage NewsSaint Lucie 1 trips offline, unscheduled outage underwaySaint Lucie 1 began an unscheduled forced short outage on August 14, 2026. This event ended a streak of 635 days without an unscheduled outage at the 981-MW Combustion Engineering pressurized water reactor. This forced outage is the first for the unit in 2026, following a year in 2025 with zero forced outages. Florida Power and Light operates this unit along with three other nuclear units in the United States. Across the industry, 94 units are currently operating at a 97.8 percent capacity factor, with Saint Lucie 1 and Monticello as the only two units in unscheduled outages. The next planned...Core Content
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History & TriviaNEW The Hiroshima Atomic Blast Forged a Metal Never Seen Before on EarthGeologists led by the University of Florence have identified a previously unknown iron-chromium alloy within microscopic fallout debris from the 1945 Hiroshima atomic bombing. The 10-micrometer grain exhibits a complex, highly ordered cubic crystal structure that formed due to the extreme temperatures and rapid cooling rates of the nuclear fireball. This discovery highlights that nuclear blast debris contains a unique library of metastable materials that are difficult to replicate in laboratory settings. For the nuclear industry, these findings demonstrate that fallout particles serve as a physical record of extreme thermal events, potentially offering new insights into material behavior under rapid, high-energy phase transitions. The world changed forever on 6 August 1945. That was the da...Core Content
Core ContentDC CookNEW Newly Renovated Furnished 2Br rental near D.C. CookD.C. Cook outage housing available in Stevensville for September/October.We have furnished 2BR / 1.5BA units available for outage workers, with full kitchen, in-unit washer/dryer, Wi-Fi, utilities, and parking included. Each unit has 1 king bed and 2 queen beds and works well for 1–2 workers or coworkers sharing a unit.Weekly and 4–6 week stays available. We also have two neighboring units, so we may be able to accommodate a small crew that wants to stay close together while still having separate living space.Located in Stevensville with convenient access to D.C. Cook.Message me for availability, photos, and outage-worker rates.goosewalrusstays@gmail.comTim973-997-8024
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timsuarez_Mi1Training, Tests & EducationNEW Calculators for BMST and POSS?If I remember correctly, a four-function calculator is provided to you. That being said, you should be able to do the most of the math on it without a calculator.Good luck! What plant are you applying to?
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