Podcasts Technology Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy Ep. 101 - Mark Flaherty, Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant

Ep. 101 - Mark Flaherty, Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant

Published: Oct. 22, 2018, 10 a.m.

In this episode we discuss... 

  • Mark’s background and family history in the nuclear field
  • Mark’s work as Site Vice President at Calvert Cliffs
  • The origin and evolution of PRA (Probabilistic Risk Assessment)
  • Differences between two-loop combustion reactors and two-loop Westinghouse reactors
  • Commonalities in auxiliary systems between pressurized water and boiling water reactors
  • Common challenges that occur in everyday plant operations
  • Advantages and considerations around building power plants near natural water sources
  • Fostering a culture of open dialogue and inclusion within the plant
  • Strategies for lengthening time between outages and shortening overall outage time
  • Regulation and deregulation within the nuclear industry
  • Improving cost efficiency of nuclear power