Smarter Every Day episode 311 takes us inside the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Browns Ferry nuclear power plant to watch how engineers refuel a reactor, swapping out spent fuel assemblies with fresh ones while maintaining strict safety protocols. Destin breaks down every step of the process—from lifting giant fuel bundles to using specialized tools—and explains why refueling only happens every 18 months.
The video is brought to you by AnyDesk, with music by Gordon McGladdery, and includes links for email updates, Patreon support and all of Destin’s social media channels if you want to keep exploring the science behind the scenes.
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