Refueling a NUCLEAR REACTOR – Smarter Every Day 311

Destin heads into the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant to get an up-close look at how a reactor core is refueled. You’ll see the massive fuel assemblies being swapped out, learn why reactors need scheduled downtimes, and discover the precision and safety measures that go into keeping everything under control.

Along the way, Destin drops links to dive deeper on TVA, Wikipedia, and his own email updates, plus a shout-out to AnyDesk and Patreon for supporting the show. It’s a mix of high-tech engineering, behind-the-scenes access, and friendly “get smarter” vibes!

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