2nd annual nuclear power uprate conference

16-17 June, 2011, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

2nd Annual Nuclear Power Uprate Conference

Researched & Organised by: “Great opportunity to network. Learn from industry operating experience, avoid pitfalls.”

Ted Williams, Superintendent EPU Design, Progress Energy

SAVE$400

register beforeApril 22nd

Understand current regulatory, licensing and technical challenges surrounding power uprates to master project execution

Other Experts From:

Exclusive Regulatory Updates: Understand the current status regarding Containment Accident Pressure and BWR Steam Dryers and how this may a�ect your project execution

Unique Market Overview, Economics & Analysis: Discuss future worldwide plans and future growth for power uprates to help build your forward strategy

Up-to-Date Case Studies: Evaluate the strategies being implemented by the leading utilities on their power uprate projects across the US

Extensive Technical Analysis: Review the latest developments regarding digital modifications, cooling tower upgrades and reverse engineering to help with your project strategy

Contractor Selection and Sta�ng: Review your plan for contractor selection and revise your approach on sta� oversight and management to aid project execution

EXCLUSIVE GAME-CHANGING INFORMATION INCLUDING:US NRC perspective on lessons learned from recent power uprate projects

Up-to-date case studies from 9+ key US utilities/owners on their current power uprate programs Expert technical and management advice to help you gain a foothold in this multi-billion dollar market

Utility Perspectives From:

Regulators Input From:

US Nuclear RegulatoryCommission (NRC)

Secure your involvement in this $25 billion market!

Section 1: Power Uprate Regulatory Update and Business Case

Current State of PURs in the USA• Gain a full understanding of any regulatory uncertainties for power uprate projects to help aid your future strategy• Review the future for nuclear power uprate projects from the regulators viewpoint• Life Beyond 60: Understand the future for NPP modifications and how this could a�ect your business strategyAnthony Ulses, Chief - Reactor Systems Branch, US NRC

Containment Accident Pressure• Fully understand utilities/owners responsibilities regarding Containment Accident Pressure to help with your future projects• Hear about the potential challenges that higher temperatures from PURs could cause to equipment and how risks can be mitigated• Review the current regulations and news on Containment Accident Pressure to help with your future power uprate developments

Regulatory Timeline + Scope Growth• Gain a full understanding of the magnitude and accomplishment of your power uprate tasks• Hear about project management impacts on power uprates with specific focus on regulatory interface and economicsLarry Sexton, Project Manager, Progress Energy

EPU Futures and Lessons Learned – Panel Session• Our experts will help you to understand current developments and future plans within the major utilities for power uprate programs• Expert suggestions for moving forward with capital improvement projects in the current economic climate• Gain awareness about the importance of upfront research into the challenges and obstacles to gain license approval• Hear from the experts about what they would consider if they were to start their project again that they didn’t consider originallyPanel: Dave Dellario, Director - The NMP EPU Project, CENG Je� Richardson, Director, Major Projects – Nuclear, EntergyAnthony Petrowsky, Senior Project Manager, AEP

Section 2: Power Uprate Case Studies

Case Study: Grand Gulf• Gain insight into Entergy’s work with the NRC, the process that has been undertaken and take away invaluable lessons learned• Review the initial technical work on licensing that has been undertaken at Grand Gulf and fully understand key learnings• Discover the successes and challenges at Grand Gulf to dateJe� Richardson, Director, Major Projects – Nuclear, Entergy

Case Study: Nine Mile Point Project Status• Understand project valuation and planning strategies to ensure your uprate plans are e�ective• Gain awareness of the key constraints in power uprate project execution at Nine Mile Point and how this could a�ect your projects• Lessons learned: hear the successes and challenges at Nine Mile Point and the current status at this siteDave Dellario, Director - The NMP EPU Project, CENGDale Goodney, EPU Lead Engineering, CENGGeorge Inch, Lead Principal Engineer, CENG

Section 3: Preparing for Power Uprates

Supply Chain Capability and E�ectiveness for Nuclear Power Uprates • Discuss the importance of a strong foundation of global suppliers to ensure the successful implementation of power uprate projects• Review the challenges within the supply chain such as supplier readiness and delivery time guarantees to ensure your uprate projects are delivered successfully • Get the latest updates from Exelon on supply chain opportunities for power uprate projects across their operating fleetCraig Lambert, Vice President – Power Uprates, Exelon Nuclear

License Submittal and Permitting• An expert guide to understanding the factors that must be analysed by the licensee when applying for a power uprate • Review the actions that can be taken to minimize the risk of approval delays when making license changes• Hear how to characterize proposed new configurations to ensure they strike an appropriate balance between extracting excessive margins while maintaining adequate safety and operational marginsMichael Jesse, Licensing Manager, Power Uprate, Exelon Nuclear

Selecting the Most Suitable Contractor for Your Project• Learn step-by-step methods on what you should be looking for in contractor applications to ensure you choose the most suitable service provider• Review proven techniques that will help you to find the most appropriate contractor for your project with regards to cost implications, schedule for work and meeting utility standards

Sta�ng and Resources for Power Uprates• Learn how Entergy structure their organization and understand how much of their work relies on external resources – what e�ects does this have on project execution?• Discover lessons learned regarding project oversight, management and supervision for power uprates and implement this into your forward strategy• Recognize the importance of having the right skill sets at your disposal to meet the demands for your power uprate projectsBrian Newell, Manager Extended Power Uprates, Entergy

Section 4: Technical Analysis

Understand the LWR Sustainability Program R&D Work For Power Uprates• Review the R&D gaps in developing capability needed for supporting power uprate projects • Get the facts on the R&D plan, activity and progress on the development of power uprate-related capabilities Hongbin Zhang, Economics and E�ciency Pathway Lead, Idaho National Laboratory

Steam Dryer Issues – Panel Session• Revise proven techniques to help mitigate potential steam dryer issues• Hear about the criteria that is currently in place for steam dryers and what this means for you• Take a closer look at some of the steam dryer issues that have been challenging PUR projectsPanel: Judy Sneeden, Manager, Steam Dryer Analytical Services, GE HitachiDavid Forsyth, Product Manager, Acoustics and Structural Analysis Group, Westinghouse

Oconee Case Study: Digital Modifications in NPPs• Hear expert advice on the challenges and hurdles of turning to digital

• Discuss regulatory and licensing di�culties when making digital modifications to your NPP

• Review the results from the implementation of the digital control panel implementation as well as lessons learned from other projects

• Strictly Business: Review the costs of digital modifications and how this will e�ect your project strategyMichael Bailey, Manager Nuclear Engineering Section - I&C Systems, Oconee Nuclear Station, Duke Energy

Cooling Tower Issues – Owners Panel Session• Discuss wind and temperature inversion e�ects on natural draft cooling tower thermal to improve plant e�ciencies• Understand crossflow to counterflow conversion of existing natural draft cooling towers• Hear about the advantages of circular versus rectilinear mechanical draft cooling towers to help build your forward strategy• Expert advice on the optimization of water distribution as a means of upgrading cooling tower thermal performance• Review the benefits of installing a new auxiliary mechanical draft cooling tower in parallel with an existing natural draft cooling towerPanel Chair: John Cooper, Principal, John Cooper and Associates, P.A.Panel: Mike Testa, Principal Consultant, FirstEnergyBeth Selewski, System Engineer – BOP, TVAJim Cuchens, Principal Engineer - Cooling Systems, Southern Company

Section 5: Spent Fuel and Waste

Radwaste Problems During EPUs – Panel Session• Discuss lessons learned and challenges from EPUs in the USA regarding radwaste and put them to work on your projects• Understand the importance of addressing radwaste early to avoid future di�culties Panel Chair: Mike Snyder, Technical and Field Operations Manager, MHF Services

Spent-Fuel Criticality• Analyse safety aspects to ensure that waste does not get to a critical stage• Hear about the significant issues with spent-fuel and how they need to be addressed with regards to power uprate projects

For the latest speaker line up and agenda updates please visit:

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What did your peers say about last year’s conference?

Researched & Organised by:Welcome to

The 2nd Annual Nuclear Power Uprate Conference



Dear Colleague,

Nuclear power uprate projects present many key challenges that need to be addressed. In May 2009, a survey of reactor licensees indicated that some 36 applications are likely to be submitted to the NRC over the next five years – it is therefore essential to address the key hurdles now!

With an increasing number of US utilities opting to increase the generating capacities of their existing NPPs, the power uprate market is now worth $25 billion. In order to ensure that projects are completed on time and on budget and that all risks are mitigated, the industry needs solutions that will aid this multi-billion dollar market. Power uprate projects are costly and technically challenging. If profits are going to be maximized on all projects, careful planning is essential and common sense strategies must be put in place.

This year’s Nuclear Power Uprate Conference will supply you with critical business intelligence, unrivalled networking and stimulating discussion. Attending this meeting will help you to understand current regulatory, licensing and technical challenges surrounding power uprates to master project execution. You will take away action points that you can implement to save millions of USD.

Experts at this year’s meeting will discuss the most pressing issues surrounding power uprates including:

• The current status regarding containment accident pressure and BWR steam dryers and how this may a�ect your project execution• Future worldwide plans and growth predictions for power uprates to help build your forward strategy• Strategies being implemented by the leading utilities on their uprate projects across the US• The latest developments regarding digital modifications, cooling tower upgrades and reverse engineering to help with your project implementation• Plan for contractor selection and revise your approach on sta� oversight and management to aid project execution

We’ve spoken to over 100 experts at the heart of the nuclear uprateindustry including key representatives from the NRC, utilities & powerplant owners, top level contractors, nuclear industry associations, consultants and academics to bring you a bulletproofagenda focusing on the core uprate challenges and opportunitiesarising over the coming years.

I look forward to seeing you in Charlotte, NC in June

Kindest Regards Dean MurphySenior Industry AnalystNuclear Energy InsiderUS Toll Free: 1800 814 3459 ext 7204International: +44 (0) 207 375 7204Email: [email protected]

Who will be there?Senior level decision makers from utilities/owners who want to discover the latest strategies and approaches to power uprate project execution.

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"Good cross section of those typically involved in Power Uprates Engineering, Project Management, legal, NSSS, BOP & Construction."

Sharon EldridgeDesign Engineering, Exelon Generation Co

A good venue to share EPU experience.”

Brian Newell, Major Project Manager - EPU, Entergy

“This event provided new insights into the extended power uprate industry. All entities will benefit from sharing experiences and gaining vision for future endeavours. Excellent forum.”

Gregory Brauer, Engineering Supervisor, Bechtel

“Many nuclear utilities are opting to invest tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions of dollars, to increase the output of existing nuclear reactors by between 3% and 20%”November 1, 2010; PowerMag

























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Look at some of the companies who attended lastyear's power uprate conference

Alstom Power American Air FilterAmerican Electric PowerAREVAAZZ /CalvertBabcock & WilcoxBechtelBurns and Roe EnterprisesCameron Measurement Systems DivisionCENGClydeunion PumpsControl ComponentsCSACUT NuclearDassault SystemesDay & Zimmermann DominionDOOSANEDFEdgen Murray

Electric Power Research InstituteEnerconEntergyEXCEL Services CorporationExelon Generation Co.FlowserveFluorGEGE HitachiHitachi Power Systems AmericaHukari Technical ServicesIberdrola Ingenieria y ConstruccionILD PowerKROHNELightbridge CorporationLISEGAMHF ServicesMorgan LewisNEILNuclear Logistics

NuVision EngineeringPathfinderProgress EnergyPSEG NuclearRealization TechnologiesShaw GroupSiemensStollerStructural Integrity AssociatesTriVisTVATyco Flow ControlU.S.Nuclear Regulatory CommissionURSValvtechnologiesWestinghouseWinston & StrawnWorleyParsonsXCEL



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Dear Colleague,

Nuclear power uprate projects present many key challenges that need to be addressed. In May 2009, a survey of reactor licensees indicated that some 36 applications are likely to be submitted to the NRC over the next five years – it is therefore essential to address the key hurdles now!

With an increasing number of US utilities opting to increase the generating capacities of their existing NPPs, the power uprate market is now worth $25 billion. In order to ensure that projects are completed on time and on budget and that all risks are mitigated, the industry needs solutions that will aid this multi-billion dollar market. Power uprate projects are costly and technically challenging. If profits are going to be maximized on all projects, careful planning is essential and common sense strategies must be put in place.

This year’s Nuclear Power Uprate Conference will supply you with critical business intelligence, unrivalled networking and stimulating discussion. Attending this meeting will help you to understand current regulatory, licensing and technical challenges surrounding power uprates to master project execution. You will take away action points that you can implement to save millions of USD.

Experts at this year’s meeting will discuss the most pressing issues surrounding power uprates including:

• The current status regarding containment accident pressure and BWR steam dryers and how this may a�ect your project execution• Future worldwide plans and growth predictions for power uprates to help build your forward strategy• Strategies being implemented by the leading utilities on their uprate projects across the US• The latest developments regarding digital modifications, cooling tower upgrades and reverse engineering to help with your project implementation• Plan for contractor selection and revise your approach on sta� oversight and management to aid project execution

We’ve spoken to over 100 experts at the heart of the nuclear uprateindustry including key representatives from the NRC, utilities & powerplant owners, top level contractors, nuclear industry associations, consultants and academics to bring you a bulletproofagenda focusing on the core uprate challenges and opportunitiesarising over the coming years.

I look forward to seeing you in Charlotte, NC in June

Kindest Regards Dean MurphySenior Industry AnalystNuclear Energy InsiderUS Toll Free: 1800 814 3459 ext 7204International: +44 (0) 207 375 7204Email: [email protected]

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Expert speakers at this year’s meeting include:Anthony UlsesChief - Reactor Systems BranchUS NRC

Je� RichardsonDirector, Major Projects – Nuclear,Entergy Nuclear

Michael JesseLicensing Manager, Power Uprate,Exelon

Larry SextonProject Manager,Progress Energy

Mike TestaPrincipal ConsultantFirstEnergy

Jim CuchensPrincipal Engineer - Cooling SystemsSouthern Company

George InchLead Principal EngineerCENG

David ForsythProduct Manager, Acoustics and Structural Analysis Group,Westinghouse

John CooperPrincipal,John Cooper and Associates, P.A.

Craig LambertVice President – Power Uprates,Exelon Nuclear

Dave DellarioDirector - The NMP EPU Project,CENG

Brian NewellManager EPU,Entergy Nuclear

Anthony PetrowskySenior Project Manager,American Electric Power

Dale GoodneyEPU Lead EngineeringCENG

Beth SelewskiSystem Engineer – BOPTVA

Hongbin ZhangEconomics & E�ciency Pathway Lead,Idaho National Laboratory

Judy SneedenManager, Steam Dryer Analytical ServicesGE Hitachi

Scott DempseyVice President, Director of Sales & Marketing,MHF Services

US NRC

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1. You will be able to meet with your competitors and clients, find out what lessons they've learnt, the initiatives they are putting in place and what solutions are leading the way with power uprate projects

2. You’ll gain invaluable knowledge and insight into lessons learned regarding regulatory, licensing and technical challenges associated with power uprate strategies. You'll be your company's expert on uprate development

3. Return to the o�ce armed with critical uprate knowledge. It will be your ideas, strategies and contacts that ensure your business leads the way when it comes to uprate implementation

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16-17 June, 2011, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA


Researched & Organised by: “Great opportunity to network. Learn from industry operating experience, avoid pitfalls.”

Ted Williams, Superintendent EPU Design, Progress Energy

SAVE$400

register beforeApril 22nd

Understand current regulatory, licensing and technical challenges surrounding power uprates to master project execution

Exclusive Regulatory Updates: Understand the current status regarding Containment Accident Pressure and BWR Steam Dryers and how this may a�ect your project execution

Unique Market Overview, Economics & Analysis: Discuss future worldwide plans and future growth for power uprates to help build your forward strategy

Up-to-Date Case Studies: Evaluate the strategies being implemented by the leading utilities on their power uprate projects across the US

Extensive Technical Analysis: Review the latest developments regarding digital modifications, cooling tower upgrades and reverse engineering to help with your project strategy

Contractor Selection and Sta�ng: Review your plan for contractor selection and revise your approach on sta� oversight and management to aid project execution

MORE EASY WAYS TO REGISTER TODAY!ONLINE: www.nuclearenergyinsider.com/uprate

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Other Experts From:

Utility Perspectives From:

Regulators Input From:

US Nuclear RegulatoryCommission (NRC)