EXCEL is reactor technology neutral and is very knowledgeable of all global large, small, and advanced reactor technology designs. This gives EXCEL an industry-wide viewpoint that is invaluable to our utility clients. EXCEL routinely provides this service utilizing former NRC and industry senior managers to advise and provide assistance to senior client management in coming up with solutions to complex engineering and technical issues. EXCEL has a broad bench of talent with extensive experience in many areas, which allows clients to select experts with varied skill sets to address the precise problem that exists.
The adoption of a holistic strategy is imperative if the nuclear industry wants to achieve significant reductions in efficiency, reliability, and operation and maintenance costs. However, for plant modernization, utilities are faced with challenges when demonstrating return on investment. For utilities to proceed, the return on investment needs to include: reduced plant staffing, higher equipment reliability, increased maintenance efficiency and effectiveness, all while increasing plant safety. Utilities need to know what the most informed investment is for their organization; which technologies are most transformative and where they should plan on spending in future.
