Ep. 101 - Mark Flaherty, Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy - En podcast af Bret Kugelmass, Energy Impact Center
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In this episode we discuss...
- Mark’s background and family history in the nuclear field
- Mark’s work as Site Vice President at Calvert Cliffs
- The origin and evolution of PRA (Probabilistic Risk Assessment)
- Differences between two-loop combustion reactors and two-loop Westinghouse reactors
- Commonalities in auxiliary systems between pressurized water and boiling water reactors
- Common challenges that occur in everyday plant operations
- Advantages and considerations around building power plants near natural water sources
- Fostering a culture of open dialogue and inclusion within the plant
- Strategies for lengthening time between outages and shortening overall outage time
- Regulation and deregulation within the nuclear industry
- Improving cost efficiency of nuclear power
