Month: May 2019

Cyber Security Project Update – 2018 and 2019

Author: USA Communication

In 2018, the focus of the USA Cyber Security Project Team was preparing for the NRC Full Implementation Inspections (Milestone 8). The regulator had decided to conduct these inspections over a three-year period. In 2017, they conducted two pilot inspections to refine their inspection methodology and validate their inspection procedure. Their inspection procedure was established...

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Monticello nuclear plant using drone and virtual reality tech for refueling and maintenance projects

Author: Lisa Kuehl

Monticello, Minn. (May 16, 2019) – After two consecutive years of breaking its own generation records and reliably providing carbon-free electricity to customers throughout the Upper Midwest, the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant recently completed its 29th refueling outage. For the first time, new drone and virtual reality technology helped crews complete this important work. “Our...

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