Keys to a Successful Extended Power Uprate
With Extended Power Uprates (EPUs) in planning stages at nuclear power plants across the country, successful execution depends on specialized knowledge, precise coordination, and proven turnkey bus duct solutions expertise. From analysis and design to supply, project management and installation, EBI is your tested and proven solution provider for critical electrical EPU infrastructure.
Drawing on extensive experience performing EPU projects across the US, EBI understands the challenges that can impact safe and successful project execution, including:
- Compressed outage schedules demanding around-the-clock work and precise coordination.
- Complex equipment modifications requiring specialized bus duct engineering, installation, precise fit-up, and integration with existing electrical systems.
- On discovery scope activities and field conditions that demand adaptability without compromising safety, schedule or quality.
- Critical-path coordination among engineering teams, equipment suppliers, and contractors, where delays can affect the entire project.
- Proactive contingency planning and in-house turnkey functionality
EBI has successfully navigated these demands for over 52 years, leading and executing complex turnkey electrical bus duct solutions for many EPU’s along the way, with a commitment to getting the job done right the first time. Our track record includes completing 9 EPU projects ahead of schedule, with zero rework and zero lost-time safety incidents.
Keys to a successful EPU:
- Contractor selection – properly trained and experienced personnel with past EPU experience
- Prepare for the unexpected – proven history of overcoming unforeseen challenges
- Proven equipment, processes, and procedures – documented quality protocols
- Experience and expertise - ongoing lessons learned that drive continuous improvement, safety and quality
Planning an EPU? Bring EBI to the table early. Involving our electrical bus specialists during early assessment stages and project planning can help identify challenges sooner, improve coordination, and support successful execution when the schedule matters most. Give us a call at (877) 297-0616 x 2.