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Direct linkCochran, Justin; Raju, P. K.; Sankar, Chetan – Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2005
Problem Statement: Vogtle Electric Generating Plant operated by Southern Nuclear Operating Company, a subsidiary of Southern Company, has found itself at a decision point. Vogtle depends on their natural draft cooling towers to remove heat from the power cycle. Depending on the efficiency of the towers, the cycle can realize more or less power…
Descriptors: Engineering Technology, Power Technology, Climate Control, Water
Fogle, Pamela W. – Currents, 1991
Public relations issues arising from the University of Utah's controversial announcement of research claiming achievement of nuclear fusion at room temperature are discussed. They include problems occurring before and after the initial press conference, secrecy vs. openness, research ethics, and effects lasting past the original incident and…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Case Studies, College Role, Ethics
Cochran, Justin; Raju, P. K.; Sankar, Chetan – Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2005
Vogtle Electric Generating Plant operated by Southern Nuclear Operating Company, a subsidiary of Southern Company, has found itself at a decision point. Vogtle depends on their natural draft cooling towers to remove heat from the power cycle. Depending on the efficiency of the towers, the cycle can realize more or less power output. The efficiency…
Descriptors: Nuclear Energy, Facilities, Power Technology, Energy Management
