Institute For Space And Nuclear Power Studies Conducts research in many areas of nuclear technologies and possesses experimental and analytical capabilities in various fields. http://www.unm.edu/~isnps/
Sealy Engineering LLC Provides motor and air operated valve diagnostics, engineering and technical support for nuclear power stations. http://www.sealyengineering.com
Nukewatch Wisconsin environmental peace group, dedicated to nonviolent action to abolish nuclear power and weapons. Nukewatch focuses attention on locations, movements, dangers, and politics of nuclear weapons and radioactive wastes. http://www.nukewatch.com/index.html
Extractions: Nukewatch is a Wisconsin-based environmental and peace action group, dedicated to the abolition of nuclear power and weapons. Nukewatch brings critical attention to the locations, movements, dangers, and the politics of nuclear weapons and radioactive wastes. Staff and volunteers advocate Gandhian nonviolence in education and action, and report on nuclear issues in a quarterly newsletter, The Pathfinder Nukewatch began in 1979 in response to the cold war build up of nuclear weapons and the secrecy surrounding the nuclear industry. Nukewatch conducted TrackWatch; a program to monitor and expose secret shipments of radioactive waste on U.S. rails; TruckWatch, the transportation of H-bombs and component parts in unmarked trucks by the DOE; Nukewatch mapped all 1,000 land-based nuclear missile silos for educational and organizing purposes. Nukewatch has a long history of successful grassroots organizing across the nation. Nukewatch organized for 13 years between two to four activities each year at the Navy's Project ELF in northern Wisconsin in opposition to this first-strike nuclear war communication system. It closes on September 30, 2004. See our
Nuclear (and Energy) Nuclear Energy. compiled by Audrey Sanderson send updates, corrections, and additions to Extensive links to all facets of nuclear power from Berkeley http://www.dist214.k12.il.us/users/asanders/nuc.html
C&EN: COVER STORY - NUCLEAR POWER FOR THE FUTURE At present, 441 nuclear power reactors operate in 31 countries, In 2001, the average operating cost of the 103 US nuclear power plants was 1.68 cents http://pubs.acs.org/cen/coverstory/8237/8237nuclearenergy.html
Extractions: New generations of nuclear energy systems are now in various stages of planning and development. The new reactors will feature so-called passive safety systems that do not require human intervention in the case of an accident. Some will operate at sufficiently high temperatures to produce hydrogen from water as well as electricity. Experts say the new systems will be more economical to build, operate, and maintain than current generations of nuclear reactors. EVOLUTIONARY Four advanced boiling-water reactors, such as this one at the Lungmen Power Station, Taiwan, are under construction in Japan and Taiwan. TAIWAN POWER COMPANY PHOTO These new types of reactors are often described as "evolutionary" or "revolutionary." The evolutionary systems, known as generation III and III+ systems, have designs that evolved from the generation II fleet of reactors that were built in the 1970s and 1980s and continue to operate today. Generation III systems were developed in the 1990s and feature enhanced safety systems. They are more economical to build, operate, and maintain than the previous generation; two are currently in operation and another four are under construction. Generation III+ systems are evolving from the generation III systems but are not yet operational. They are actively under development and being considered in several countries for deployment over the next decade or so.
Welcome - Preferred Engineering Manufacturer of specially engineered mechanical tools and equipment to support nuclear power plant refueling and maintenance activities. http://www.preferredengineering.com
Extractions: Corporate Home Catalog Contact Us Quality ... Home Nuclear Outage Support Products Recognized for innovation Responsiveness . Recognizing the need to pay special attention to the individual needs of each client, Preferred Engineering works closely with the Client at all stages of a project. Direct, top management involvement in each project ensures the availability of essential resources and responsiveness to changing Client requirements. We are committed to satisfying every Client to the best of our ability. Extensive resources CONTACT US SITE MAP BACK TO TOP Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation webmaster Preferred is an EEO/AA Employer
Toward A Plutonium Free Future Collection of articles and material on nuclear waste issues and guides for citizen action against nuclear power, waste and weapons. http://www.nonukes.org/
Extractions: Later in the article it becomes clear that this is only true because the insurance costs and waste disposal costs of nuclear power plants have been shifted to taxpayers. Since nuclear power plants are giant radiation-bombs-waiting-to-happen, it is probably only a matter to time before the security costs are shifted to the taxpayers also. Not mentioned in the article are other costs of nuclear energy, such as cancer among uranium miners and the costs of decomissioning the giant plants when their 30 year life-span (governed by metal fatigue) is over. There are many safer alternatives to nuclear power, including conservation innovations, wind, solar, biomass and geothermal. If we are going to use heavy infusions of tax dollars to subsidize and fund our energy choices, citizens have the right to choose more sustainable and less dangerous energy paths.
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, And Dispatchers nuclear power plant operators are subject to random drug and alcohol Median annual earnings of nuclear power reactor operators were $61060 in 2002. http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos227.htm
Extractions: Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook www.bls.gov OOH Search/A-Z Index BLS Home Get Detailed Statistics ... Find It! In DOL Printer-friendly version ( HTML PDF Nature of the Work Working Conditions Employment Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement ... Sources of Additional Information Nature of the Work About this section Back to Top Electricity is vital for most everyday activities. From the moment you flip the first switch each morning, you are connecting to a huge network of people, electric lines, and generating equipment. Power plant operators control the machinery that generates electricity. Power plant distributors and dispatchers control the flow of electricity from the power plant, over a network of transmission lines, to industrial plants and substations, and, finally, over distribution lines to residential users. Power plant operators control and monitor boilers, turbines, generators, and auxiliary equipment in power-generating plants. Operators distribute power demands among generators, combine the current from several generators, and monitor instruments to maintain voltage and regulate electricity flows from the plant. When power requirements change, these workers start or stop generators and connect or disconnect them from circuits. They often use computers to keep records of switching operations and loads on generators, lines, and transformers. Operators also may use computers to prepare reports of unusual incidents, malfunctioning equipment, or maintenance performed during their shift.
Kernenergie.de - Informationen über Kernenergie, Atomkraft, Zwischenlager, Kern Private nonprofit association of companies, institutions and private individuals supporting the peaceful utilisation of nuclear power. Includes news, publications and information on Germany's nuclear industry and technology. German, English http://www.kernenergie.net/
Platts News and intelligence on electricity (including independent power), power marketing and nuclear energy, natural gas, coal, and U.S. state and federal energy regulation. http://www.mhenergy.com/
Extractions: The California Energy Commission believes the state's electricity system faces critical issues requiring swift and decisive action. A report by the regulatory body paints a bleak picture given the state's... More... Non-commercials liquidate 8,902 contracts of heating oil: CFTC IOUs hit by Katrina seek federal aid for customers: Southern CEO More headlines...
Nuclear Energy Policy nuclear energy policy issues facing Congress include questions about radioactive waste management, research and development priorities, power plant safety and regulation, nuclear weapons proliferation, nuclear weapons facilities cleanup, and technology for producing nuclear fuel. http://www.cnie.org/nle/eng-5.html
Power Jacks Group Market Leading Manufacturer Of Screw Jacks, Electric Linear Ac UK. Manufactures range of actuators, screwjacks, gear boxes, and motors with wide applications in paper, food processing, nuclear, steel, aerospace, and other industries. Site includes list of international distributors and provides access to downloadable descriptive and information literature. http://www.powerjacks.com/
Extractions: Power Jacks is a leading manufacturer of worm gear screw jacks, electric linear actuators, spiral bevel gearboxes, planetary roller screws and mechanical jacks. Products are supplied world-wide as individual units or as complete motion systems. Find out how Power Jacks is working with the Steel industry. Application
PRIS Home Page This page will guide you through the power Reactor Information System (PRIS) database, widely considered to be the most authoritative data base on nuclear http://www.iaea.org/programmes/a2/
Broady Flow Control Limited Manufactures pressure reducing, pressure sustaining, relief and safety relief valves for major national and international industries, including petrochemical plants, offshore production platforms, nuclear and conventional power stations. http://www.broady.co.uk
Argentina's Project Council Foundation Center of studies in energy policy. Information about nuclear, oil, and gas power, state reforms and privatizations, and regulations. http://proyectoargentino.com.ar/index1.htm
GE Energy - Radiation Monitors Radiation detection products for oil well logging, nuclear safeguards, and environmental monitoring industries. http://www.gepower.com/prod_serv/products/radiation_monitors/en/index.htm
Bonneville Power Administration Department of Energy agency that operates the Federal Columbia River power System which markets and distributes electrical power generated by 29 federal dams and one nonfederal nuclear plant. http://www.bpa.gov/indexmain.shtml
Extractions: Providing low-cost, reliable electricity to the people and businesses of the Pacific Northwest. The main administrative building of BPA is located in Portland, Oregon USA. If you are seeing this page, your browser does not support the ECMAScript level necessary for the menus. Please CLICK on this link to go to our primary home page: Bonneville Power Administration initial page to help ensure ADA, browser, monitor resolution and other requirements are met in order to allow the public to be directed to the best screen and browser feature enabled page in order to access BPA web site information to the fullest extent possible.
