John W. Buttles
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Communication devices for network-hopping communications and methods of network-hopping communications Open
Wireless communication devices include a software-defined radio coupled to processing circuitry. The system controller is configured to execute computer programming code. Storage media is coupled to the system controller and includes compu…
View article: Current Challenges, Constraints and Recommendations for Reducing Cost of Physical Security at US Commercial Nuclear Power Plants
Current Challenges, Constraints and Recommendations for Reducing Cost of Physical Security at US Commercial Nuclear Power Plants Open
Economic or financial causes have led to closure or announced early retirement of several US nuclear reactors in the last five years. The published report "Economic and Market Challenges Facing the U.S. Nuclear Commercial Fleet – Cost and …
Final CRADA Report for Enhanced and Miniaturized Wireless Valve Position Indicator Prototype Open
Most operating nuclear power plants (NPPs) in the United States have received approval to extend their operating licenses to 60 years. Now the nuclear industry is preparing to extend operating licenses to 80 years. While NPPs are preparing…
Wireless Online Position Monitoring of Manual Valve Types for Plant Configuration Management in Nuclear Power Plants Open
In the current competitive energy market, the nuclear industry is committed to lower the operations and maintenance cost; increase productivity and efficiency while maintaining safe and reliable operation. The present operating model of nu…