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Great Scott 1.21 (almost) Jigowatts -- new reactor in USA

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EEVblog:

--- Quote from: AlbertL on August 02, 2023, 02:35:24 pm ---A $30 billion dollar plant, and this is what you get for a control room?  https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/first-class-of-vogtle-3--4-nuclear-operators-pass-nrc-licensing-exam-300346151.html .  I suppose they charge extra if you want real lights, switches and gauges.  "Shoulda bought an RBMK!"
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AlbertL:

--- Quote from: WatchfulEye on August 09, 2023, 07:50:41 pm ---
--- Quote from: AlbertL on August 08, 2023, 09:39:07 pm ---At least they didn't skimp on the operating system - note the logo on the screen at the bottom center!  :scared: (Attachment Link)

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Got a laugh from me, but that's a file photo from 2016 from when they opened the simulation facility.

The main plant indicator displays in the background run on QNX.

The main plant controllers are modular units based on apparently MC68360 MCUs. ( https://www.westinghousenuclear.com/Portals/0/operating%20plant%20services/automation/safety%20related%20platforms/NA-0113%20Common%20Q%20Platform.pdf )

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And it's got a "data highway"!  Now this is a real data highway: https://www.showmecables.com/14-awg-50-conductor-600v-stranded-conductor-unshielded-vntc-tray-cable-per-foot  ;D

stevelup:

--- Quote from: freda on August 03, 2023, 01:32:54 am ---the link straight up pops a paywall, would be good if possible to screenscrape a part of the article perhaps ?

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I take your paywall and raise you to GDPR stupidity:-

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