Ep 104: Trace Heffner, Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant

Oct. 25, 2018

In this episode we discuss...

• Trace’s background in nuclear engineering at Penn State and his personal journey in the nuclear field
• Trace’s work and responsibilities as a reactor engineer at Calvert Cliffs
• Exelon’s mentorship and training program
• The processes behind planning and simulating for power maneuvers
• Spin fuel storage and the processes for managing it
• A deep dive into start-up testing and its purposes
• Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR)
• Maintaining cooling during fuel changes
• The Special Nuclear Material Custodian role
• Improving disposal of nuclear waste materials