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