Technology Insights
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About the firm
Technology Insights provides specialized consulting services in advanced energy systems, with a particular emphasis on nuclear power and technologies of value to the energy sector. Established to capitalize on opportunities in power industry restructuring, the practice guides clients through advanced technology development, assessment, demonstration, and commercialization. It delivers expertise ranging from distributed and renewable energy resources to centralized power plants, transmission and distribution systems, and plant-specific reliability analyses.
- Established
- 1991
- Firm type
- Power & Utility Engineering
People
Fred SiladyPrincipal
Scott PenfieldPrincipal
Capabilities
Engineering Management
Service websiteDirecting multi-disciplinary engineering programs for advanced power plants, including plant and system-level trade studies.
- Design Integration
Coordinating multi-disciplinary areas to ensure seamless integration across advanced power system designs.
- Trade Studies
Conducting plant-level and system-level tradeoff analyses to optimize system configuration and performance.
Systems Engineering Analyses
Service websiteApplying structured processes to define requirements, analyze performance, and evaluate system reliability.
- Requirements Analysis
Defining and managing functional and design requirements for complex energy systems.
- Performance and Reliability Analyses
Evaluating advanced system configurations to optimize availability, reliability, and functional performance.
Nuclear Reactor Licensing
Service websiteFacilitating licensing processes for advanced power plants and gas-cooled nuclear reactors.
- Probabilistic Risk Assessment
Utilizing advanced probabilistic risk assessment methodologies to support safety integration and nuclear regulatory licensing.
Demonstration Project Development
Service websiteSupporting energy technology initiatives from early planning stages through demonstration and execution.
- Project Planning and Control
Providing structured project planning, scheduling, and management control systems for novel technology demonstrations.
- Permitting and Licensing Support
Navigating complex environmental and nuclear permitting requirements to secure project approvals.
Economic Evaluation
Service websiteProviding financial and economic assessments for advanced energy technologies, with a specialized focus on hydrogen generation and distributed energy resources.
- Probabilistic Uncertainty Assessment
Modeling financial and technical risks to quantify economic uncertainty across complex process applications.
- Distributed Generation Feasibility
Assessing the technical and economic feasibility of distributed generation options, including microturbines, fuel cells, and Stirling engines.
Plant-Specific Reliability Analyses
Service websiteEvaluating operational systems to enhance safety and reliability across current and advanced nuclear facilities.
Industries
Nuclear · Power Generation · Electric Utilities · Power Transmission & Distribution · Renewable Energy
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