July-August 2018 NPJ

Nuclear Plant Journal, July-August 2018 NuclearPlantJournal.com 43 estimated cost savings of $450,000 per year. The estimated cost saving in dose is 1 Rem per year, valued at $ 25,000. Productivity/Efficiency Productivity and efficiency are improved by reducing the resource impacts associated with traditional vibration monitoring activities and by incorporating use of the sensors for Condition-Based Maintenance strategies. Productivity is also improved by eliminating the need for cabling and mounting hardware. Resources saved by use of this sensor may then be re-tasked to other more critical functions. D E L I V E R I N G R E S U L T S Y E A R S O F FAST TRACK EPC DELIVERY METHOD The Austin Company provides engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services—from conceptual design to construction management and commissioning—for nuclear support facilities nationwide on a fast track basis. eric.bockmuller@theaustin.com 440.544.2663 www.theaustin.com Design Engineer Construct Transferability As TVA is a government entity, commercialization of the device is not feasible through the utility. EPRI has expressed interest in the sensor design and has requested a demonstration in their remote sensor laboratory. Distribution through EPRI is an option that will be considered. Contact: Andy Pawley, Tennessee Valley Authority, telephone: (423) 751- 8563, email: ampawley@tva.gov . Facilities Test with Wireless Vibration Sensor.