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USA outage photo: Susquehanna feedwater heater replacement

Author: Chi

April 15, 2016

Workers at Susquehanna Unit 1 replaced three feedwater heaters during this outage. The team took the heaters out of the Turbine Building by removing wall panels approximately three stories in the air to mobile platforms and then lowering them to the ground.

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STP files LAR for control rod bank

Author: Buddy Eller

April 15, 2016

On Thursday, April 7, STP filed a License Amendment Request (LAR) with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to permanently change the Unit 1 Technical Specifications to operate without Shutdown Bank Control Rod D6. Prior to the submittal, internal and independent third party reviews – including USA partners Comanche Peak -- were completed. While preparing to...

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USA personnel offer 246 years of experience for Cook refueling outage

Author: Kevin Shaub

April 15, 2016

Membership does have its privileges, and USA member Cook Plant personnel openly welcomed the 15 peers from other USA sites in support of the Cook Unit 1 Refueling Outage this spring. “The experience offered from our USA peers is outstanding,” said Tim Farrish, Cook Plant Site USA Shared Personal Liaison. “We have a well-trained group...

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Energy Northwest captures safety award

Author: Dave Lefor

April 15, 2016

The American Public Power Association this week awarded Energy Northwest first place in its 2015 Safety Awards of Excellence for safe operating practices. EN received top honors in the category for utilities with between one and four million worker hours. "We're proud of the service we provide to the region," said Grover Hettel, vice president...

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Susquehanna Electrical Maintenance kicks-it with ‘Chiller Crew’

Author: Chip Palazzo

April 13, 2016

USA fleet member Susquehanna and its Electrical Maintenance “Chiller Crew” has a new crew member—his name is “Bill,” short for “Buffalo Bill” or “Water Buffalo.” These names will all become clear in a moment. At Susquehanna, when a Chiller pump-down of refrigerant is required, the on-board pump-down compressor is used. There is a Condenser on...

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USA rep gears up to improve outage performance

Author: Anna Markham

March 23, 2016

Working with Utilities Service Alliance fleet members, Columbia’s USA site representative and corporate functional area manager for outages Dick Ehr is working with his peer group to improve outage performance at all 10 USA nuclear facilities. “The work completed during a refueling and maintenance outage supports the safe and reliable operation of nuclear plants,” Ehr said. “The development of common USA...

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