Epperson Engineering, PA

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About the firm

Epperson Engineering, PA is a privately owned nuclear utility consulting practice led by Kenny Epperson, a North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia licensed professional engineer with more than 30 years of commercial nuclear power experience. Its work centers on thermal-hydraulic analyses and modeling, PWR core reload methodology, VIPRE-01 subchannel analysis, fuel performance risk assessment, and operational anomaly support.

Team
Micro
Firm type
Power & Utility Engineering

People

Kenny EppersonPrincipal Engineer

Capabilities

Thermal-Hydraulic Analysis

Thermal-hydraulic modeling support for commercial nuclear power plants, with emphasis on PWR core reload fuel cycles and NRC-licensed methodology.

  • Core Subchannel Thermal-Hydraulic Analysis
  • VIPRE-01 Code Application
  • Departure from Nucleate Boiling Performance Predictions
  • Lead Test Assembly Implementation Support

Fuel Performance Consulting

Nuclear fuel performance consulting based on utility and industry methods for core design risk and fuel reliability.

  • AOA and CIPS Risk Assessment
  • Boron Offset Anomaly Code Methodology
  • Crud Deposition Modeling
  • Fuel Cycle Cost and Operating Flexibility Evaluation

Operational Anomaly Analysis

Analysis support for operational anomalies and industry operating experience in commercial nuclear power stations.

  • Commercial Nuclear Operations Review
  • Fuel Failure Prevention Support

Industries

Nuclear

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