Ep 103: Nicholas Cahill, Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant

In this episode we discuss...


Nicholas’ background in computer science and his introduction
to nuclear through the Navy

Nicholas’ work as a reactor engineer at Calvert Cliffs

An electrician’s responsibilities on a Navy submarine

Variables and strategies for planning where fuel is deployed
and how often

The Exelon-Constellation merger

Power maneuvers and what prompts them

A deep dive into peaking factors

Additions and dilutions of boron for ongoing reactor
maintenance

The role and focus of PWR

Nuclear advocacy in the community and improving public
awareness and perception