In the high-stakes world of nuclear energy, modernizing nuclear procedures is essential to mitigate risks and reduce unnecessary costs. However, many facilities are operating with outdated procedures, unknowingly exposing themselves to a host of hidden costs and risks. Therefore, as industry professionals, we must ask ourselves: Can we really afford to let our procedures fall […]
In the nuclear industry, ensuring project success means having the right personnel with the necessary expertise and skills. That’s why Accelerant Solutions provides a team of subject matter experts (SMEs) dedicated to nuclear project compliance and success. Our Nuclear SME Assessors are carefully selected from a pool of qualified professionals, both domestic and international, and […]
I began working in the nuclear power industry over 40 years ago. When I started as a young chemist, samples were manually collected in sample bottles and carried back to the laboratory for analysis. Primary and secondary coolant samples were analyzed using tried and true analytical methods. Chlorides were determined by titration. Conductivity was obtained […]
In today’s ever-evolving nuclear industry, the term nuclear “compliance” is tossed around frequently. It is used in day-to-day business conversations routinely, often spoken in a serious, professional tone. But what exactly do we mean as stewards of nuclear safety, when we utter this poignant word? Merriam-Webster defines the word as follows: “A: the act or […]
What do you do when an industry is faced with a lower-cost alternative, unfavorable government policy, and increased competition due to plant closures? You look to other emerging markets that are embracing the technology that you support. In our case, we decided to be a part of the nuclear renaissance and expansion that is happening […]
Accelerant Solutions has always taken immense pride in finding superb people to serve our client’s needs. We have always known that recruiting and retaining top talent is key to providing exemplary customer service, and having international experience is paramount to an expanding global nuclear industry. To that end, we would like to introduce one such […]
Nuclear power, with its high potential for clean energy, must now embrace the case for continuous compliance automation to maintain its exemplary safety record. Additionally, the industry has a near peerless record in reducing CO2 emissions, minimizing workplace injuries, and avoiding on-site fatalities. Despite this record, the major nuclear accidents that have occurred over the […]
Does your business operate internationally? If you answered no, have you considered it? A few years ago, Accelerant Solutions faced some ambiguity when America’s nuclear power plants partnered in a multiyear strategy, Delivering the Nuclear Promise© (DNP), to transform the industry and ensure its viability for consumers. Part of this initiative included cutting operating and […]
New Challenges The world today is facing unprecedented challenges in response to the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic (declared by the World Health Organization on 3/11/20). As a result, many companies are being pressed to find new ways to work remotely and help in their own way to contain the virus. Some of these efforts include setting […]
For society to benefit from complex technology requires sound engineering. Well-designed, timely and challenging nuclear plant training for those who operate and maintain the technology is just as important. History has shown that catastrophic events, such as nuclear plant accidents, often includes a human element. Here are two well known examples where nuclear plant training […]
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