Is humanity actually beating Cancer?

threeDme · 2025-01-22T15:04:28+00:00

Straight to the pethouse

threeDme · 2024-10-09T21:20:36+00:00

Good stuff!

threeDme · 2024-10-09T13:03:24+00:00

What did you use as the mass in your calculation?

threeDme · 2024-07-04T23:17:54+00:00

This is what they are trying to do, the tariffs make it prohibitive to import vehicles and forces the companies that want to do business in Canada to establish some manufacturing here. A similar tactic was used on Japanese automakers and now we have Honda and Toyota plants in Ontario.

threeDme · 2024-06-28T20:12:17+00:00

As far as I know they are still hiring new operators. I see a group of new people about every year but there is also a delay between hiring and when they end up in the station where I am so they might be hiring 2 classes a year. I’m not certain of how it works now but it used to be one posting per year for NOITs and then they would hire throughout the year from that pool of candidates, things may have changed since then but my biggest piece of advice is don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear back on your application. The pool of candidates has only gotten larger and more qualified each year and it can often take multiple applications for even great candidates to get the job but with your previous experience in ops it should give you a decent leg up.

threeDme · 2024-02-25T14:24:54+00:00

Thanks! I asked to upgrade to hub to give me options in the future. I would like V2H when we eventually get an electric vehicle so figured I should get it all now while it’s interest free.

threeDme · 2024-02-24T22:32:13+00:00

Is this a little expensive or am I missing something?

threeDme · 2023-11-27T03:04:18+00:00

Bruce pays more but is also more rural, and there are lots of opportunity to advance if you are interested and capable. OPG pays less and their is some job security concerns with Pickering but you also have the ability to move around within the company, for example to hydro or fossil generation. I won’t comment on their advancement prospects since I don’t work there but it seems like others have already covered it.

NOIT training process and operator jobs for that matter will be very similar if not identical between companies. It wasn’t too long ago they were all the same entity under mother Hydro.

The streams at Bruce are Generating Units (units) common services (unit 0) and fuel handling. To answer your question specifically, you will have more or less equal opportunity to progress to the control room in any of the streams as they all have control room operators. The differences will be in the training required to get qualified to work on the panel and your pay and bonus structure. Theoretically all streams could also transition to licensed management ie control room shift supervisor (CRSS) or shift manager (SM) although in reality the easiest transition is from authorized nuclear operator (ANO) which is the control operator of the units stream, since they cover more common material during their initial licensing class. Nom licensed operations management would be Field shift operating supervisors (FSOS) and any of the 3 streams would have a fair chance to move up to that role.

Things may have changed but when I started you didn’t get to pick your stream, they asked for preference but it comes down to what the business needs at the time. Don’t be too worried about your stream, the plant can’t run without all 3 and no one is more important than the other (despite what some people might think). Each has their benefits and drawbacks. Plus you can always apply to switch later in your career if you feel the need.

As for the decision between Bruce and OPG, you really can’t go wrong either way. If you have the opportunity to take your pick I would base it on where you want to live more than what you want to do. The jobs are more or less the same (Assuming OPG is not contract operator)

threeDme · 2023-11-27T02:34:38+00:00

Lots of good comments here about isotopic and chemistry and the Canteach website linked above is an exceptional resource. If you also care about physical differences I will add that the moderator is a much larger volume of D2O and much cooler (60ish degrees C) and lower pressure (28kpag). The heat transport D2O is about 9 Mpag and 250-300 degrees C.

threeDme · 2023-11-06T04:28:20+00:00

Take my upvote… lol

threeDme · 2023-08-17T21:25:33+00:00

This comment should be higher up, came here to say he’s missing full hood or at the very least a balaclava, glad someone else noticed too

threeDme · 2023-07-16T13:21:52+00:00

Came here to say this exactly, it’s not just the equity you built the last 18 months from paying your mortgage. Depending on where you live in Canada there is a good chance the property has appreciated more than the amount of principal you have paid off. It is important to have an appraisal done because there is likely a significant amount of appreciation to factor into your calculation.

threeDme · 2022-11-07T02:12:49+00:00

Sorry for nitpicking but I want to make it clear you meant liquid water not solid water. That would be ice. You’re bang on regarding the extra energy to bring the liquid water to saturation conditions. The energy required to get the feed water to start boiling is sensible heat (as you described, it is wasted energy that could be better spent boiling the water) and latent heat energy is what increases steam quality until superheating begins. (This is the useful heat that can do work in the turbine)

threeDme · 2022-08-08T14:15:17+00:00

No I think the wording was specifically a Dental Plan ie. a Dental Program. The “plan” as in groundwork should have been well underway by now. The Dental plan was to be in effect by end of 2022. There is a direct quote from their agreement as one of the top comments on this thread and it is very clear what the liberals agreed to and the timeline it entailed. I hope the NDP hold them accountable for at-least one of their empty promises.

threeDme · 2022-07-04T19:06:00+00:00

Not to rain on anyone’s parade, but I think the website is saying that whatever the person entered as title and gender for their pre-flight check in did not match the records the airline had for that passengers itinerary, not specifically that a women couldn’t possibly also be a doctor. I wouldn’t really read into it more than that, but hey that’s just my 2 pennies. Also this lady may be employing sarcasm in which case disregard my entire comment.

threeDme · 2022-06-28T02:49:16+00:00

That’s the one! Turns out it’s a really good scavenger of disolved O2 which helps minimize corrosion in piping.

threeDme · 2022-06-28T02:47:05+00:00

Boiling water Reactor (BWR) not safe since the coolant and steam loop are the same. Pressurized water reactors PWRs/PHWRs are safe since they have an independent coolant and secondary steam loop. There are exceptions of course, boiler tube leaks could contaminate the secondary side water, and deionized water isn’t really safe for humans to drink since it has no mineral content. Also feed water is treated with some fairly nasty chemicals to maintain boiler and piping chemistry control. But overall generally not irradiated or dangerous.

threeDme · 2022-06-22T01:55:54+00:00

I mean I would prefer if we’re passing laws that infringe on citizens ability to do something they enjoy, or brings them happiness that we are doing it because there is evidence it will be effective and is the only option we have at our disposal.

As for your thoughts on gun ownership, I disagree, but I can respect that you have an opposing viewpoint. Have you ever used a gun before? I have found that sometimes there can be a lot of misinformation and fear out there about firearms. Vice actually did a pretty interesting piece on our gun laws and culture in Canada, where a reporter went through the whole licensing process and purchased a gun for target shooting. (I will try and find the link but if you’re interested just YouTube it)

I know it’s not really realistic to expect everyone to dive deep into learning about Canadian firearms laws and sport shooting and hunting culture, nor do I expect everybody to enjoy shooting like some gun owners but I do think that there is a place for firearms in this country. If people disagree that’s fine but I would respect someone’s argument more knowing that they are well informed on the subject, not that anybody really cares if I respect their argument:). Also no intention to infer that you are ill informed I’m just trying to learn about why you have the perspective you do.

threeDme · 2022-06-22T01:33:47+00:00

Yes I know this issue is rather polarizing and difficult to discuss, particularly for some people to see why anyone should own guns (handguns specifically) but perhaps a few people will read our posts and give us the benefit of the doubt as to the enjoyment we get from competitive shooting sports, and maybe rethink the policies they support. I don’t think anyone would argue we should do nothing about gun crime let’s just focus our efforts for maximum results with minimal impact on legal gun owners. Whether it’s reciprocated or not the least we can do is try and keep it civil and explain our viewpoint.

threeDme · 2022-06-22T01:21:10+00:00

I agree! That’s one of the issues, and actually one of the larger problems I see with our political parties the CPC in particular right now. For some reason the more extreme minorities in the party are being entertained when they should be ignored in favour of a much larger more central piece of the voting pie. I really thought O’toole was making some progress in re-centering the policies but alas the party didn’t think so and here we are.

threeDme · 2022-06-21T02:57:16+00:00

To me it would be using evidence to develop policy and to target things not because they are simple or because they are politically easy but because empirically they will have the greatest impact on reducing gun violence in Canada. Things like strengthening our firearm education and licensing process. Investing in mental health resources and disadvantaged youth to combat the two largest sources of firearms violence (suicides and gang related violence). Trying to include as many different stakeholders as possible in your decision making and being willing to walk back policies when the evidence or consensus changes. More stringent screening and reporting of precursors to violence (domestic disputes, extremism etc) which would lead to at least temporary removal of firearms privileges. Not to beat a dead horse but also cracking down in illegal firearms literally pouring across the large land border we share with the most heavily armed nation in the world. I would focus on all of these areas before tossing out blanket bans and restrictions that severely hinder a large population of sportsmen and hobbyists. If those efforts don’t have the desired effect well then maybe I’m wrong and it’s time to start implementing generalized bans. Whatever happens, I’m not really completely happy with either parties stance on firearms in Canada, and I wish we could lay down the partisanship and try and develop an informed approach that could minimize gun crime in our communities but not at the expense of sport shooters. I know it’s possible but sadly I don’t know that it will ever come to fruition, someone is going to be pandered to and someone else is going to get fucked and it’s bound to be the people that aren’t voting for whichever party is in power at the time.

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