Intake Crib Inspection on the Great Lakes
How to inspect a water intake crib on the Great Lakes - real steps for divers, ROVs, zebra mussels, and concrete from a nuclear plant manager.
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How to inspect a water intake crib on the Great Lakes - real steps for divers, ROVs, zebra mussels, and concrete from a nuclear plant manager.
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