Archive for March, 2011
The Basics: How a Nuclear Power Plant Works
For more information on the two types of reactors used in nuclear power plants in the U.S. – Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR) and Boiling Water Reactors (BWR) – we encourage you to check out the diagrams and explanation in our CASEnergy Coalition Classroom courtesy of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
Information Updates on the Japanese Earthquake and Reactors in The Region
For continuously updated information as it relates to nuclear power plant sites in the region, please visit the Nuclear Energy Institute’s dedicated page on its web site.
For information on nuclear plant safety designs, emergency preparedness, radiation, and more, please refer to the “Resources” section toward the bottom of NEI’s dedicated page. There you can find fact sheets, graphics, news articles, and reports, as well as a link to [read more]
Dr. Moore Touts Nuclear Power in Columbus
On Feb. 22-23, CASEnergy Co-Chair Dr. Patrick Moore traveled to Columbus, Ohio to deliver speeches at the 15th Annual Ohio Energy Management Conference and Ohio State University and meet with key local individuals and organizations to discuss the benefits of nuclear power in the region.
Dr. Moore began the day on Feb. 22 by addressing an audience of 400-500 at the Ohio Energy Management Conference, where he outlined [read more]
