Month: July 2014

Monticello takes efforts to reduce on-line dose exposure

Author: Lisa Kuehl

Monticello Nuclear Generating Station has completed an effort to significantly reduce radiation-dose exposure and maintain reactor-vessel corrosion protection. The On-Line Noble Chemistry (OLNC) project conducted its first water-treatment process in October, but future treatments will continue to pay dividends at the plant in Monticello, Minn. “The On-line Noble Chemistry project will have the most meaningful...

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Celebrating 40 years of Prairie Island operation

Author: Lisa Kuehl

Forty years ago, nuclear power generated by Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant began lighting hundreds of thousands of houses in the Upper Midwest as Unit 1 came online after several years of construction. A year later, Unit 2 came on line and the station took its place in the Northern States Power portfolio. Four decades...

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It all adds up for local kids

Author: Dave DiDonato

What is the sum of one day plus 16 different school districts, 17 math trials and more than 400 students? The answer: the Salem County Math Showcase and some stiff competition. This year marked the 14th annual event proudly sponsored by Utilities Service Alliance fleet member PSEG Nuclear. The Math Showcase is an enthusiastically supported...

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USA Leadership Profile: Jay Wagner

Author: Joe Delmar

You have extensive nuclear industry experience including several years at INPO. How has your experience prepared you for your role as PSEG Nuclear’s Management Council Rep? With a Penn State Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Navy, INPO, Peach Bottom Maintenance, and Zion System Engineering background, I acquired a combination of training, mentoring, knowledge, and experience that helps...

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