In today’s world, clean energy is not only popular; it is going to be king. The question is a matter of when and how clean energy will rule, not if clean energy will dominate the power industry. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will produce a final ruling on its Clean Power Plan coming this summer, […]
Thimble Puller BCP’s Plant Services Division has been working on fine tuning two new products that are immediately available for use by utility clients for their Incore Flux Thimble needs. The first is a lightweight hand tool called the ‘Thimble Puller’. The Puller is a manually operated device that can be used to aid in […]
“Simply put, sound research is key to determining whether extended operation beyond 60 years can be safe and, if it can, what measures need to be taken to ensure safe operation. The industry must take the lead on these research activities.” U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman, The Honorable Gregory B. Jaczko[1] Although 61 nuclear plants […]
When utilizing the services of “contract” engineering and consulting firms such as BCP, it is important to know how the process works and where most problems occur during the process in order for you to reap the best benefits of the service. In most cases, BCP is able to provide experienced engineering and technical support […]
3D Technologies in New Build Nuclear Plant Projects Background BCP Engineers & Consultants and Dassault Systemes have partnered to bring the power industry the next generation of digital technologies ideally suited for major capital projects like nuclear new builds. While there are existing CAD products in the industry, the next generation of nuclear power plants […]
As Director of BCP’s Technical Services Division, I have had many opportunities to interface with potential clients that were not familiar with using contractors to satisfy peak work load demands. As first time users, they simply didn’t realize the full benefit of using contractor services. After explaining the following features, they were able to choose […]
An Appeals Settlement Guideline for Qualified Research Expenses – Extraordinary a for Utilities, UIL 41.51-01 was released in late March that provides guidance on whether amounts incurred by a taxpayer for utilities expenses in buildings in which qualified research was conducted (“Research Buildings”) are qualified research expenses as defined in I.R.C. Sec. 41(b). Background: Taxpayers […]
The Shuttle Challenger explosion was a configuration management issue. The bridge over the Tacoma Narrows nicknamed “Galloping Gertie” had a configuration management (CM) issue. Balconies that have collapsed and soccer stadium stands that have failed all can be tied to poor configuration control issues. In the nuclear power industry we have wrestled with configuration management […]
Greg Lormand discusses the R&D tax credit extension and teh GAO’s findings report on tax credit improvement. He explains the pros and cons of proposed provisions as well as what it means for industry and businesses who currently take advantage of these credits.
Mechanical Engineering covers Dassault Systemes 3-D technologies. BCP used these same technologies for an upgrade at Waterford 3 Nuclear Station and increased the success of the project due to this capability.
