It’s always 10-20 years behind the time by the time the government procurement process plays out.
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Ain't that the truth! But it is still functional.
That looks very similar to the SCE Energy Control Center. The 'boys' I was hired gun to.
Wolf Creek went commercial in 1985, I started there in 1983.
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You sound like you were as extremely lucky as me. I was a little wary when I had to go them plants, thinking about 'free particles' zipping through anything occasionally. I really got nervous when after talking to Engineers, Techs, Office Workers, & Management. All the persons in their mid to late 30's already had gray hair. Lucky me. I'm 74 and have but a single strand of gray hair there & about.
Since that photo was taken the secondary systems (main turbine, main generator, and feedwater) have been changed to digital control with computer arrays and touch screen control. The primary systems are all analog and will remain that way until plant decommissioning. NRC rules don't (at present) allow for digital safety system controls (reliability issues). There are a number of initiatives underway by industry suppliers and vendors to get digital controls developed that the NRC will buy off on, so far (at least until a couple years ago to my knowlege) no soap.
Here's an example from Salem Nuclear:
Here's an example from Salem Nuclear:
And for those wondering why nuclear safety systems won't go digital:
View: https://youtu.be/QytXiCraVTE
View: https://youtu.be/QytXiCraVTE
Yes, in the digital age, hackers don't expect that their targets are still analog.
An unintended safeguard no doubt.
Actually, intended. None of the digital stuff operating equipment in the plant has a modem. Everything is hardwired to the control station, no remote telemetry except to distant locations (like turning on/off a water pump 8 miles away from the plant), and that goes over a land phone line.
Interesting. Would seem nuclear plants are safe from modern hacking.
The plant is, not the offices and administration. The NRC isn't overly concerned with accounting and human resources computers locking up and being held for ransom. They take a very dim view of what was done in the movie "Blackhat." In the movie (fiction) hackers shutdown a reactor coolant feedwater pump (boiling water reactor) leading to a meltdown.
Very smart. I was originally a Pro Soundman (not a roadie) trained in Analog before I learned Digital. As far as I know the whole Universe is composed of 'analog waves'. My record collection is all new vinyl (replaced the collection that got stolen). As a motorcyclist, I fear driverless cars that may be 'hacked' by disgruntled & vicious 'failures'.
Not a fan of driverless vehicles either.
Just thought of something. That 'early' gray hair could have just been from STRESS, eh ?
Most likely scenario and stress by worrying about premature glowing.
