BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- On Nov. 2, Southern Nuclear received notification
from the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) of two Technology
Transfer Awards out of three entries for projects that were
successful based on the application of research results. Award
winners will be recognized at the EPRI Winter Nuclear Advisory
Meeting held Feb. 8-11, 2016, in
Austin, Texas.
Innovators honored with Technology Transfer Awards exemplify the
collaboration and leadership that drive progress in the industry,
benefit society and champion the use of EPRI-sponsored research
results.
"I was excited to learn that our teams would receive awards for
their innovative work in achieving excellence in performance by
utilizing researched-based solutions," said Steve Kuczynski, President and CEO of Southern
Nuclear. "Our teams demonstrated leadership by considering impacts,
benefits and results to strategically solve problems, and these
awards are a testament to our commitment in producing clean, safe,
affordable and reliable nuclear energy."
Southern Nuclear's two award winning programs include:
Boiling Water Reactor Vessel and Internals Program
Project: Enhanced ultrasonic examination for atypical core shroud
indications
Team: Denver Atwood, Gary Lofthus, DeLisa
Pournaras, Tim Wells and
Kevin White
Risk and Safety Management Program
Project:
Risk-informed categorization and treatment of structures, systems
and components
Team: Vish Patel, Ken McElroy, Owen
Scott, Matthew Ralstin,
Jeff Mulvehill, John Linn, Conrad
Wysor, Michael Peterson,
Damian Fantroy and Patricia Warren
EPRI conducts research, development and demonstration relating
to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit
of the public. For more information, visit www.epri.com.
About Southern Nuclear:
Southern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO),
is one of the nation's leading nuclear energy facility operators.
Producing safe, reliable and environmentally friendly nuclear
energy, Southern Nuclear operates a total of six units for Alabama
Power and Georgia Power at the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant near
Dothan, Ala.; the Edwin I. Hatch
Nuclear Plant near Baxley, Ga.,
and the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near Waynesboro, Ga. Southern Nuclear is the
licensee of two new nuclear units currently under construction at
Plant Vogtle, which will be the first nuclear units constructed in
the United States in more than 30
years. Southern Nuclear employs more than 3,500 skilled and
dedicated professionals who are committed each day to nuclear and
personal safety and the health and safety of the public. The
company's headquarters is based in Birmingham, Ala.
Twitter: @SouthernNuclear; Facebook:
facebook.com/southernnuclear;
www.southerncompany.com/southernnuclear
About Southern Company:
With more than 4.5 million customers and approximately 46,000
megawatts of generating capacity, Atlanta-based Southern
Company (NYSE: SO) is the premier energy company serving the
Southeast through its subsidiaries. A leading U.S. producer of
clean, safe, reliable and affordable electricity, Southern Company
owns electric utilities in four states and a growing competitive
generation company, as well as fiber optics and wireless
communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent
customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are
below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment
to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing
America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy
resources, including nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas,
renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and
services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has
been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I.
Jobs magazine as a top military employer, listed by Black
Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity
and designated a 2014 Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic
Network. The company earned the 2014 National Award of Nuclear
Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for
its leadership and commitment to nuclear development, and is
continually ranked among the top utilities in Fortune's
annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas
Utility rankings. Visit our website
at www.southerncompany.com
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