Skill levels generally differ between plant operator shifts. Further, these differences often cause divides among the shifts that result in unequal divisions of responsibility. Comprehensive, ...

Working as a power plant operator requires diligence, technical savvy and attention to detail. Power plants can be dangerous environments, and it's important to ensure that every part of the plant is ...

A third training class of nuclear operators for Vogtle units 3 and 4 have passed their US Nuclear Regulatory Commission initial licensing exam. Fifty-six licensed operators are now available for the ...

As waste volumes grow and facilities face increasing regulatory scrutiny, the importance of operator training has never been ...

With the first new nuclear build in decades under way in the US, a new generation of operators is being trained to run first-of-their-kind power plants built for the digital age, The Associated Press ...

Simulation technologies have numerous uses, many of which are focused on simulating plant processes to assess optimal operations and test possible plant configurations. Another use of simulation ...

Plant operators should be able to carry out routine checks on their equipment. Where there are major issues or faults, they should report these to specialist maintenance staff or plant mechanic. They ...

Utility companies are preparing a new wave of workers to run first-of-their-kind nuclear plants, a process certain to influence how workers are trained on the new technology for decades to come.

The most valuable skill around the asphalt plant is the ability to keep it running, focus on candidates with a mechanical background C.M. Consulting we sell numerous new and used asphalt plants each ...

An enhanced version of the Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) process and control system allows plant operators to carefully coordinate process control, safety shutdown and fire and gas ...

The first full-scope simulator for the Chinese-developed Hualong One reactor has been delivered to the Fuqing nuclear power plant, China National Nuclear Corporation announced on 14 September. The ...

The oil and gas production explosion is driving the renaissance of the chemical and process industries in North America. With low-cost natural gas comes low-cost feedstock for many chemical compounds, ...