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Power Uprate Workshop

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida
January 12-14, 2010

The Power Uprate (PU) Workshop will build from the previous workshop and give participants in depth discussions of PU elements and issues that require resolution in order to conduct a successful PU. The workshop will include:

  • Presentation of NEI 08-10
  • Updates from EPRI, INPO, BWRVIP, PWROG and American Nuclear Insurers\
  • Detailed Panel Discussions on:
    • Project Strategy: including initiation & strategies, feasibility studies and life cycle management discussions
    • Margin Management: including NSSS, BOP and Fuel examples
    • Regulatory: including LAR/RAI, grid interface and permitting discussions
    • Implementation: including Outage Planning, Power Ascention Testing/Vibration Monitoring, Operations (Training/Simulator, Procedure Updates and Enhanced Inspection), and Plant Modifications/Installation discussions

In addition, special topics will include:
  • Containment OverPressure
  • TSTF 493
  • Annulus Pressurization, and
  • EPRI EPU database analysis of EPUs and a session on how to access and use the database.


Who Should Attend

The workshop is designed for PU project managers, project engineers, utilities and vendors associated with PU work and individuals directly responsible for PU licensing submittals.  Regulators will not be in attendance.


Hotel Information

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville-Riverfront Hotel 
225 East Coastline Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32202

Main Hotel and Reservations: 904.588.1234
Hotel Information: www.jacksonville.hyatt.com
City Information: www.visitjacksonville.com

Make your hotel reservations at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville-Riverfront Hotel and identify yourself as an attendee of the Power Uprate Workshop to secure the room rate of $149 single/double occupancy. All rooms are subject to the current occupancy tax.

To guarantee a room at this rate, you must make your reservation no later than Monday, December 21; after this date the price and room availability are at the hotel’s discretion. Hotel cancellations must be made 72 hours before scheduled arrival to avoid a room charge.

Check-in is 3 p.m. Checkout is 12 p.m.


Conference Information

Registration

Tuesday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wednesday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thursday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m.

General Session

Tuesday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wednesday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thursday, 7 a.m.–12 p.m.

Welcome Reception

Tuesday, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Continental Breakfast

Tuesday, 7–8 a.m.
Wednesday, 7–8 a.m.
Thursday, 7–8 a.m.

Buffet Lunch

Tuesday, 12–1 p.m.
Wednesday, 12–1 p.m.

Attire

Business casual attire is appropriate for the sessions and events. The average daytime temperature in Jacksonville in January is 64 F; the average evening temperature is 45 F.


Transportation

The Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is approximately 20 miles from the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville.

Taxis are always available and always metered.

Xpress Airport Shuttle is available from the airport to the hotel for approximately $30. The Xpress Airport Shuttle ticket desk is outside the baggage claim area at poll 4. Reservations are required for return to the airport only. Call 800.829.7433 at least 24 hours prior to your flight or ask the hotel concierge for assistance.

Valet Parking, with in-and-out privileges, is available to hotel guests for $20 per day.

Self Parking, with guest access off of Newnan Street, is available for $15 per day.

Car-Rental Discount

Hertz Rent-A-Car is offering NEI a meeting discount. To make your reservation, call Hertz at 800.654.3131 and refer to discount number 189851.

Budget Rent-A-Car is also offering NEI a meeting discount. To make your reservation, call Budget at 800.527.0700 and refer to the NEI corporate discount number BCD S192751, or reserve a car online at http://www.budget.com/budgetWeb/home/home.ex


 

 

 
Registration
    Registration is now closed. Please register on-site.
Meeting Materials
Contacts
Program:
Julie Keys
202.739.8128
jyk@nei.org

Logistics:
Ella McDowell
202.739.8026
emm@nei.org

Registration:
Linda Wells
202.739.8039
registrar@nei.org

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