Aug
10
2007
Rows of switches, lights, and indicators
Posted by: Mike Goad in Arkansas, Photo Hunters, technologyPhotoHunt topic: Row
January 5, 2007, 3:15 PM - Pentax K10D: ISO 1600, 55mm focal length (82mm in 35mm format), 1/45 second, F 5.6
I used to know what all these lights, switches and indicators do and indicate. This picture was taken in the nuclear power plant simulator where I used to work and teach.
The lower picture of the simulator was added after the first 9 comments. The top picture was taken of a section of panel in front of and slightly to the left of Rob, the student standing up. The class is in the middle of a casualty scenario and the reactor is shut down.
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August 10th, 2007 at 6:51 pm
What a technical view on “row”. Amazing to see all those control knobs and switches. Great photo. Have a happy weekend. Mine is up also, please stop by. http://kissedalotatoads.blogspot.com
August 10th, 2007 at 7:18 pm
I really like this photo, but I sure would be afraid I’d be the one who pulled the wrong switch! =) Have a great weekend…and trip, too! Wow - 7 weeks!!!
August 10th, 2007 at 7:38 pm
wow, that is a great shot. I wouldn’t know which one to press!!
August 10th, 2007 at 8:43 pm
Hm. I think we’re probably all just happy that those lights are on and indicating WHATEVER it is they indicate! If someone was taking the time to take a picture then it was probably all working properly and everyone was relaxed!
Thanks for stopping by!
The river IS the Susquehanna!
August 10th, 2007 at 8:47 pm
I took the picture and it was in the simulator on a break between scenarios. (Even though I’m retired, I actually stopped in there today and chatted with some of my former students and co-workers.)
August 10th, 2007 at 8:57 pm
Oh, my, I could never handle a job like that. I’d be fearful of accidentally pushing the wrong button (like I do when typing).
August 10th, 2007 at 9:21 pm
Nice shot but like the others, I am afraid I’d switch the wrong one.
August 10th, 2007 at 9:49 pm
That looks like an awful lot of switches to know what they all do! That’s pretty scary actually!
August 10th, 2007 at 10:04 pm
That’s a lot of switches & buttons!! I’m glad I’m not the one handling them! : ) Very cool photo!
August 11th, 2007 at 12:27 am
I feel cold, just looking at them
August 11th, 2007 at 2:29 am
Wow, some kind of heavy stuff we have here.
August 11th, 2007 at 5:02 am
There are so technical but i like them. Nice shot for the theme. Happy Weekend! http://crizlai.blogspot.com/2007/08/photo-hunters-row.html
August 11th, 2007 at 7:39 am
My goodness, what a place. Such an interesting place to have worked. Great photos!
Thanks for visiting earlier
August 11th, 2007 at 8:55 am
Cool shots! Rows of buttons, controls and monitors.
August 11th, 2007 at 8:56 am
Wow, so many switches. Must be interesting to work for such hi-tech place. Thanks for sharing.
August 11th, 2007 at 11:06 am
fascinating photographs… very cool!
August 11th, 2007 at 11:13 am
I love your photos. Wow, what a place! Happy weekend
August 11th, 2007 at 1:21 pm
That’s an awful lot of switches !!!
August 11th, 2007 at 2:21 pm
I’m tempted to say doh !!! Then again there’s a distinct lack of doughnuts.
August 11th, 2007 at 2:37 pm
I can honestly say that I’ve consumed (more than) my share of donuts both in the simulator and the actual control room at the plant - and I have never watched a single episode of the Simpsons. Maybe, now that I’m retired…
August 11th, 2007 at 3:01 pm
wow
wow again
I am so impressed. Those control panels seem overwhelming to me, but thank goodness there are folks like you who know what they are doing. I’m glad you added the 2nd photo.
August 11th, 2007 at 3:44 pm
awesome rows - I would be intimidated by all those buttons!!!
August 11th, 2007 at 5:38 pm
Funny… I am a recovering Nuclear Engineer (at least by education) and your second picture brought back memories of being up on the controls… ahhhh… the good old days.
The first picture is absolutely beautiful! Great composition!!!
Have a great weekend!
August 11th, 2007 at 5:54 pm
That is quite impressive and has my vote for most original photo yet
I am not sure if that is the Exxon building or not. I hardly go downtown… I try to stay away. Traffic is horrible.
August 11th, 2007 at 6:18 pm
I got to visit the control room where sons worked in navy on a ship visiting the area here. Looked just like a bunch of video games to me! Good entry for this theme.
Come visit mine.
August 14th, 2007 at 1:03 pm
Thanks for dropping by. Great take for the theme
August 18th, 2007 at 6:59 am
Hi Mike,
) and I didn’t take the time to investigate. I thought you were a fraud (spammer) LOL!
Sorry for seeing your post soooo late; there was a typo in your link (you typed michaelgaoad.com
These are awesome rows by the way!!
August 18th, 2007 at 9:13 am
Came via Sabine in Gozo (I am Sabine in California!)
I love this photo of row. I missed it last week! I am glad I caught it this week!
No photo of TWO?