Need to keep your nuclear power plant outage on track? With the average outage falling from 80 days in 1997, to 34 in 2017, keeping a tight schedule means thorough planning beforehand- sometimes months or years in advance.
To get started, first compile a list of the number of job sites, what equipment they will be using, and how that would drive power distribution equipment requirements. Use the chart below to summarize.
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Item | Quantity | Primary Volts/Amps | Secondary Volts/Amps | Receptacles | Additional Requirements |
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Additional Items |
Timelines | |||||
Item | RFQ Date | Project Order Date | Engineering Complete Date | Fabrication Complete Date | Shipment Date |
Power Distribution | |||||
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Cables | |||||
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Be sure the vendor can provide detailed approval drawings before manufacturing begins, so there are no surprises on how the equipment will operate in the application. Next, to keep timelines in place, ask the manufacturer about their projected production and drawing creation lead times, historical on-time performance, and ability to flex up production when needed. Taking these steps will ensure the equipment will arrive well before the event, and can be staged for deployment.
Finally, beyond the product, see what engineering services the vendor can provide. Common needs are arc flash studies, post-fabrication equipment test reports, UL or CSA certifications, or maintenance manuals.
Ericson has worked with some of the largest names in the nuclear and power industry including Duke, Dominion, TVA, First Energy, and Ontario Power Generation. Call one of our nuclear power professionals at 1-800-ERICSON, or visit www.ericson.com and get started with a quotation on custom units at ericson.com/rfq.