Karen Miller

Salem welcomes new main power transformers

Author: Karen Miller

USA fleet member Salem recently had seven new main power transformers (MPTs) arrive. Three are being prepped for installation during this fall’s Unit 2 refueling outage while three will be installed during the Unit 2 refueling outage next spring. An additional MPT will remain as a spare. In preparation for installation during the Salem S2R21...

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Salem Unit 1 begins refueling outage

Author: Karen Miller

USA fleet member PSEG Nuclear’s Salem Unit 1 began its 23rd refueling outage Sunday night. PSEG Nuclear employees will be supported by 1,400 contractors during the outage. Together, they will complete more than 22,000 scheduled work activities. High level major work includes replacing various valves, relays, actuators, and seals; and replacing about one third of 193...

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