A Day in the Life of a Nuclear Technician
Working in the field of nuclear energy is a rewarding experience that gives technicians the chance to travel, learn valuable skills, and gives them a sense of accomplishment. This blog…
Training Tips for Nuclear Technician Jobs
Right now, Nuclear energy provides 20% of the power for our electricity and this is expected to increase in the next decade, creating ample career opportunities. The Nuclear Energy Institute…
5 Best Practices For Cooling Tower Maintenance
Cooling towers are industrial coolers that eliminate waste heat which originates from different sources such as industrial machinery or oil refineries. Cooling towers reject heat, either through the use of…
The Process of Optimizing Nuclear Power Plant Maintenance Plans
While the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has highly specific guidelines for monitoring the effectiveness of nuclear power plant maintenance, the efficiency of the maintenance plan can vary widely, thereby increasing…
The Merrick Group Completes Cooling Tower Cleaning and Maintenance at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory
The Merrick Group returned to the KAPL Department of Defense/Department of Energy site in October of 2014 to continue work on the MARF cooling tower where a list of projects…
Cooling Tower Cleaning and Maintenance
Power plants that rely on direct and indirect hyperbolic stack natural draft cooling towers must ensure that they are always operating at peak efficiency. Consequently, regular cooling tower cleaning and…
High Pressure Waterblasting for Cooling Tower Maintenance
Cooling towers are an essential aspect of heat management for many industrial applications. From power plants to chemical manufacturing, these towers help to manage heat and internal pressures by allowing…