Is there light at the end of nuclear power's tunnel?

Article Abstract:

The nuclear power industry is hounded by serious problems that threaten the viability of nuclear power as a cost-efficient source of electricity. These problems include the high maintenance costs of nuclear power plants and the forthcoming deregulation of the energy industry.

Management, Nuclear industry, Nuclear power plants

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DSM tracking system helps Consumers Power measure progress, win rewards

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Consumers Power installed a computer system that allows utilities to provide information about energy usage to customers to determine how much energy they have saved with DSM programs. The benefits and program features are described.

Combination utilities, not elsewhere classified, Software, Electric utilities, Consumers Power Co., Shared savings (Energy management)

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Measure hot spots with light

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A description is presented of the use of fiberoptic temperature sensors for the monitoring of hot spot temperatures. The benefits of fiberoptic temperature sensors are discussed.

Usage, Equipment and supplies, Fiber optics, Maintenance and repair, Temperature measuring instruments, Current transformers (Instrument transformer), Instrument transformers

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