Ep 101: Mark Flaherty, Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant

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