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<strong>Nuclear</strong> <strong>Plant</strong> <strong>Journal</strong> July-August 2009, Volume 27 No. 4 27th Year of Publication ® New <strong>Plant</strong>s & Vendor Advertorial <strong>Nuclear</strong> <strong>Plant</strong> <strong>Journal</strong> is published by EQES, Inc.six times a year in February, April, June, August, October and December (Directory). The subscription rate for non-qualified readers in the United States is $150.00 for six issues per year. The additional air mail cost for non-U.S. readers is $30.00. Payment may be made by American Express ® , Master Card ® , VISA ® or check and should accompany the order. Checks not drawn on a United States bank should include an additional $45.00 service fee. All inquiries should be addressed to <strong>Nuclear</strong> <strong>Plant</strong> <strong>Journal</strong>, 799 Roosevelt Road, Building 6, Suite 208, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-5925; Phone: (630) 858-6161, ext. 103; Fax: (630) 858-8787. *Current Circulation: Total: 12,000 Utilities: 4,600 *All circulation information is subject to BPA Worldwide, Business audit. Authorization to photocopy articles is granted by EQES, Inc. provided that payment is made to the Copyright Clearance Center, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923; Phone: (978) 750- 8400, Fax: (978) 646-8600. The fee code is 0892-2055/02/$3.00+$.80. © Copyright 2009 by EQES, Inc. <strong>Nuclear</strong> <strong>Plant</strong> <strong>Journal</strong> is a registered trademark of EQES, Inc. Printed in the USA. Staff Senior Publisher and Editor Newal K. Agnihotri Publisher and Sales Manager Anu Agnihotri Editorial & Marketing Assistant Michelle Gaylord Administrative Assistant QingQing Zhu Articles & Reports Bedrock of U.S. Energy Security 28 By Michael Wallace, Constellation Energy <strong>Nuclear</strong> Renaissance is Alive 30 By Michael Kansler, Entergy <strong>Nuclear</strong> 123 Agreement Challenges 35 By David Mulford, Credit Suisse Optimal Operation Through R&D 42 By David Modeen, Electric Power Research Institute Industry Innovations Commitment to Innovation 50 By John Mahoney, Richard Swanson, Beverly Good, Glenroy Smith and Dan Keuter, Entergy <strong>Nuclear</strong> Next Generation Core Designs 55 By James Tusar, Exelon <strong>Nuclear</strong> <strong>Plant</strong> Profile Continual Strong Performance 60 By Tyler Lamberts, Entergy <strong>Nuclear</strong> Operations, Inc. Departments New Energy News 8 Utility, Industry & Corporation 12 New Products, Services & Contracts 20 New Documents 24 Meeting & Training Calendar 26 <strong>Journal</strong> Services List of Advertisers 6 Advertiser Web Directory 40 On The Cover Indian Point Energy Center is located in New York. Both units have pressurized water reactors. Unit 2 has a net generating capacity of 1,035 MWe and Unit 3 has 1,070 MWe. See page 60 for a profi le. Mailing Identification Statement <strong>Nuclear</strong> <strong>Plant</strong> <strong>Journal</strong> (ISSN 0892-2055) is published bimonthly in February, April, June, August, October and December by EQES, Inc., 799 Roosevelt Road, Building 6, Suite 208, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-5925. The printed version of the <strong>Journal</strong> is available cost-free to qualified readers in the United States and Canada. The digital version is available to qualified readers worldwide. The subscription rate for non-qualified readers is $150.00 per year. The cost for non-qualified, non-U.S. readers is $180.00. Periodicals (permit number 000-739) postage paid at the Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 and additional mailing offices. POSTMAS- TER: Send address changes to <strong>Nuclear</strong> <strong>Plant</strong> <strong>Journal</strong> (EQES, Inc.), 799 Roosevelt Road, Building 6, Suite 208, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-5925. <strong>Nuclear</strong> <strong>Plant</strong> <strong>Journal</strong>, July-August 2009 www.<strong>Nuclear</strong><strong>Plant</strong><strong>Journal</strong>.com 5
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