In 1972, John Bockris was the pioneer in introducing the concept of the “Hydrogen Economy,” envisioning a future where hydrogen serves as a sustainable substitute for fossil fuels. This groundbreaking article subsequently gave rise to the term “Green Hydrogen,” which found its way into numerous publications across various industries. Over time, the terminology surrounding hydrogen […]
On October 13, 2023 the Department of Energy (DOE) announced the seven regional clean hydrogen (H2) hubs that are to be funded as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). These hubs “…will kickstart a national network of clean hydrogen producers, consumers, and connective infrastructure while supporting the production, storage, delivery, and end-use of clean […]
Project Risk Assessments and Risk Management Assessments have proven repeatedly to be effective “tools” to ensuring the likelihood of a project achieving its performance, cost and time goals. For example, the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK®)(1) outlines a risk management process that has been effectively used by many industries. That […]
Without exception, capital projects undertaken today call for comprehensive planning and closely managed project control. Project Planning and Cost Control have never been more important. An individual’s capacity to deal with change is a must in a rapidly changing world, and the effective use of management practices can contribute to an individual’s ability to effectively […]
The Problem Too often, the inability to get the required work done correctly, and on-time, has been blamed on too few people, not enough of the right people, or situations that were not anticipated. Dr. Louis T. Rader’s comments, about engineering management, are still applicable to many managers today. In 1964, he noted that: “The […]
As the Nuclear Power Plant workforce continues to age, it is imperative that nuclear plant supervisors and managers use as many tools as possible to mentor younger engineers. This article discusses several ways proven to be successful in mentoring younger engineers as a means of filling the voids created by the retirements of senior workforce […]
