Ep 102: Kevin Dougherty, Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant

In this episode we discuss... Dougherty's background and what led him to the nuclear field A deep dive into the process of taking a submarine reactor critical for the first time Primary, secondary, and electrical subsystems Reactor coolant systems and the role of the relief valve Part 21 process to alert others of a defect or issue with a particular part in a production batch Environmental harmony of nuclear compared to fossil fuel production System future-proofing and general practices of preventive maintenance during outages Shift handoffs and operational flow of activity at a nuclear site How operational rigor of nuclear industry is being used to set best practices in other industries The importance of cross-functional input in making operational decision