Framework for Selecting New Nuclear Technology
Prospective owners interested in developing advanced nuclear plants have a number of technology choices — each with its own features and menu of applications. This framework outlines several factors you’ll need to think about if you’re evaluating advanced nuclear technologies.
Paper: Beyond Folklore—How to Create an Effective Lessons Learned Program
Project owners must take a methodical approach to gathering the lessons of previous projects and incorporating them into project designs, plans, procedures and practices. Our latest paper explains how.
Design Maturity: The Foundation of New Nuclear Project Planning and Execution
Previous new nuclear projects have earned a reputation for running over budget and schedule. But careful planning and adherence to best practices can help prevent the new nuclear projects in the queue from suffering the same fate.
Getting From Viable Technology to Commercial Success: What Suppliers and Owners Should Consider When Developing or Selecting New SMR and AR Technologies
A number of SMR / AR technologies appear to be technically viable. But that alone is not enough. Achieving commercial success will require a new perspective for SMR / AR suppliers and prospective owners.
The Role of Leadership in Organizational Change
Individuals in an organization respond positively to leadership that is credible and respected. This is true in good times, bad times, steady state and changing times, regardless of the fundamental mission of the organization.
Canadian Nuclear Optimism and Action-Based Strategy a Model for Other Countries
Advancing a nuclear agenda in the current atmosphere is an uphill climb. But activity currently underway by the Canadian nuclear industry gives me hope that we can find a way forward with a coordinated strategic approach. The Canadian industry is well represented at various forums in the U.S. as well as in Canada. Involvement ranges […]
Observations from New Nuclear Capital 2019 Summit
Last month, I attended the first annual New Nuclear Capital conference, which was held in Washington, D.C., under the auspices of the U.S. Nuclear Industry Council. It was billed as a “summit focused on markets and financing challenges, opportunities, and capital requirements for advanced nuclear energy.” Approximately 300 attendees participated in this relevant and informative […]
The Path to Commercializing SMRs: Jim Carter to Speak at Canadian Nuclear Society Meeting
At the Canadian Nuclear Society’s annual meeting in Ottawa on June 24-26, I will be speaking about commercializing new small modular reactor (SMR) and advanced reactor (AR) technologies. After working with or advising several companies engaged in developing new power reactor technologies (including NuScale), I realized that some of the small, early-stage players have limited […]
Advanced Component Failure Simulation Software Holds Promise for Nuclear Industry
At the Canadian Nuclear Society’s May 2019 conference on “Materials, Chemistry and Fitness for Service for Nuclear Systems,” I introduced the audience to advanced simulation software that assesses how, why, where, and when components or systems fail. I described how the Virtual Life Management® (VLM) process enabled by this software, VPS-MICRO®, has successfully supported diagnostics; […]
Observations from the 2019 International SMR and Advanced Reactor Summit
The 9th Annual International SMR and Advanced Reactor Summit was held last month in Atlanta, Ga. Most attendees were providers of goods and services, although many technology developers and potential owners were in the mix. There were over 300 attendees, with a significant and noteworthy Canadian presence. It’s very clear that Canadian interest in SMR […]
