Crews at ETTP Heritage Center recently completed dewatering and grouting 11 electrical ductbank vaults in the southeast portion of the K-25 footprint. The ductbank contained cables that once supplied power to K-25 and nearby facilities from the K-704 Switchhouse. Vaults with manhole access were constructed along each duct to access the electrical cables, with most…
UCOR and subcontractor employees as well as their family members can purchase discounted Dollywood tickets for just $58 through Sept. 21. The tickets are valid for a one-day visit during the 2025 operating season (which runs through Jan. 4, 2026). Tickets may be exchanged for season passes on the day of the park visit. Ticket…
Temperatures will be in the mid-90s for the next few days. Combined with the high humidity, the feels-like temperatures will exceed 100 degrees. Pop-up storms are possible, with greater chances as the week progresses. A cold front will move in later this week that will cool temperatures down to the 80s for highs and bring…
UCOR received its 4th consecutive Knox News “Top Workplaces Award” July 23 at a celebration event with sponsors Knoxville News Sentinel and national survey firm Energage. The award is based on confidential employee survey data and recognizes companies with outstanding worker satisfaction, culture, and retention. UCOR was also recognized at the event as a winner…
A big change in UCOR Hub that launches Thursday is that it no longer has the A-Z directory at the top of the page. However, the new site has a robust search engine. With keywords, you can search for people, spaces, and content. In the graphic below, you can see that a search for ORNL returned…
Electric shock drowning (ESD) severely injuries and kills people every year. ESD occurs when faulty wiring sends electric current into the water causing skeletal muscle paralysis, rendering victims unable to help themselves while immersed in water. Symptoms of electrocution in water may include a tingling sensation and muscle cramps. Motionless swimmers or those exhibiting panicked…
