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New Plant... Continued from page 29 in plant safety based on a 20-year track record of safe, reliable operation of the existing unit on the site. 16. What are Progress Energy’s achievements including records and awards in refueling outages, operation, maintenance and Top Industry Practice Awards (by Nuclear Energy Institute) Progress Energy has an outstanding track record and is recognized worldwide as an industry leader in safe, reliable nuclear operations. We operate five reactors in three states, and the outstanding performance of those plants over the last three decades has helped to keep service reliability high and prices stable and affordable for our customers. A few examples: • In 2003, Harris was the lowest cost (in terms of dollars to operate per megawatt produced) single unit operation in the country. The single-unit Harris figures were even competitive with multiple-unit plant sites. In fact, Harris has consistently ranked among the most economically run plants in the country for the last seven years. • In 2003, the Progress Energy nuclear fleet set a new company record by generating approximately 35 million megawatt-hours (MWH) of electricity during the year for its 2.8 million customers in the Carolinas and Florida. • EEI presented Progress Energy with the 2006 Edison Award based on the company’s outstanding achievements in operational performance, reliability and customer service, and environmental stewardship. • In 2007, the Harris Plant celebrated 20 years of safe, reliable operation and beat a plant record for producing the most electricity in a year with a refueling outage. • The Nuclear Energy Institute awarded the Brunswick Nuclear Plant with its 2006 Top Industry Practice (TIP) Award. • Robinson completed 2006 with an INPO performance index of 100 (best ever), and record electrical generation of 6,442,698 MWH, which represents a capacity factor of 103.8%. • For the year 2007, which included a planned refueling outage, Robinson achieved a capacity factor of 92.3% and an INPO performance index of 98. • From 2004 to 2006, Crystal River’s production cost was in the top 25 percent of the most cost-efficient plants in the nation. In 2006, it ranked in the top 10 percent. Crystal River has consistently ranked among the most economically run plants in the country for the last several years. • In 2007, the Crystal River Nuclear Plant celebrated 30 years of safe, reliable operation. 17. What is Progress Energy’s environmental partnership, achievements and awards for its past performances in operating its nuclear power plants Progress Energy has a strong operational record and a growing customer base. The company is focusing on the regulated electric utility business and expects to complete divestitures of nonregulated businesses in 2008. This will make Progress Energy the largest utility focused solely on the regulated electric utility business. Our focus on core business has achieved significant results. In 2006, the operational excellence Vacancy in the IAEA Division of Nuclear Power Visit www.npjonline.com homepage achieved by Progress Energy resulted in the industry’s highest honor: the Edison Award. In addition, the four nuclear plants operated by Progress Energy are consistently ranked among the industry’s best in production, safety and cost efficiency. Background Information The Harris Nuclear Plant began commercial operation in 1987. Progress Energy has more than 30 years of experience in operating nuclear power plants, with its first nuclear plant (the Robinson Plant near Hartsville, S.C.) coming online in 1971. U.S. nuclear plants are licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to operate for 40 years. The Harris Plant is licensed until 2026. Progress Energy has applied to the NRC for a license extension to allow operation of the Harris Plant for an additional 20 years, until 2046. Progress Energy operates five reactors at four nuclear plant sites – the two-unit Brunswick Nuclear Plant near Southport, N.C.; the Crystal River Nuclear Plant near Crystal River, Fla.; the Harris Nuclear Plant near New Hill, N.C.; and the Robinson Nuclear Plant near Hartsville, S.C. Together, they are capable of generating more than 4,300 megawatts of safe, reliable and efficient electricity. Contact: Rick Kimble, P.O. Box 1551, Raleigh, NC 27602; telephone: 919-546- 7111, fax: 919-546-6615, email: Rick. Kimble@pgnmail.com. www. radiation training.com 30 http://www.NPJOnline.com Nuclear Plant Journal, May-June 2008
Auto Transmission Factor Calibration Screen The Cronos-11 The Cronos-4 The Cronos Gamma Object/Tool Monitors CANBERRA is pleased to announce the addition of the Cronos-4 and Cronos-11 Gamma Object/Tool Monitors to our suite of advanced personnel contamination monitors. The Cronos monitors join our industry standard Argos and GEM Whole Body Monitors and Sirius Hand and Foot Monitors. Built on our established GEM Gamma Exit Monitor technology and with input from a wide variety of our customers, Cronos is the monitor you need in your facility for high through-put, durability and ease of operation. Both Cronos models have high sample capacity to accommodate larger items (or a larger number of items) than typical units in use today. The Cronos-4 has a 129-liter internal volume (twice that of other units), and the Cronos-11 has a volume two and a half times larger than the Cronos-4 at 325 liters. With six large plastic detectors surrounding the sample on all sides, both Cronos models offer minimum detectable activities (MDAs) comparable to much smaller units as well as a uniform efficiency response. The CANBERRA personnel contamination monitor family. GEM Gamma Exit Monitor Sirius Hand and Foot Monitor Argos Whole Body Monitor Other standard Cronos features for long life, optimum performance and simple installation/use include: > Lead shielding - 25 mm (1 in.) – on all sides and an option for another 25 mm of lead shielding > All shielding in removable ingots for ease of installation and safe transport > Heavy duty casters with selfleveling feet and integrated fork lift channels for easy placement > Sturdy hinges with truss and roller bearings on doors > USB ® , Ethernet and parallel interfaces > Single and dual door (passthrough) operation You spoke. We listened. Now you can take advantage of the results! Contact CANBERRA to learn more about the Cronos-4 and Cronos-11 Gamma Object/Tool Monitors. www.canberra.com > Built-in weighing scale, up to 100 kg, with removable scale tray for cleaning > Use of same software for operation and reports as in Argos, GEM and Sirius monitors to simplify training > Software includes capability for calibration versus weight and user-definable transmission correction factors for specific activity determination > Compatible with optional CRemote Centralized Remote Control Software for system management from anywhere on the network Canberra Industries, Inc. 800 Research Parkway – Meriden, CT 06450 U.S.A. Tel: (203) 238-2351 – Toll free: 1-800-243-4422 Fax: (203) 235-1347 Circle 103 on Reader Service Form Canberra Industries, Inc. is an AREVA company. The AREVA Group, worldwide leader in nuclear power.
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