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