Ep. 106 - Larry Smith, Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant

In this episode we discuss... Larry's background in the Navy and personal journey in the nuclear space Differences between reactors on Navy submarines versus private sector Thermal fatigue monitoring program use in determining maximum cycles Different roles and responsibilities across plant operations The role of quality assurance within a nuclear plant and the responsibilities entailed Differences in QA between nuclear and other energy fields Safety features implemented at Calvert Cliffs Emergency preparedness levels, procedures, and simulations Environmental stewardship and the benefits of nuclear to climate A deep dive into inspections and licensing for nuclear plants