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Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Radiological Solutions and Groton Technology to Jointly Develop Online Monitors for Early Detection of Contamination and Corrosion at Nuclear Power Plants
September 12, 2007
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September 12, 2007 Boxborough, MA. Groton Technology (the industrial division of Groton Biosystems), Radiological Solutions Inc. (RSI), and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) announced an agreement to develop online monitoring systems for water chemistry that will facilitate early detection of system contamination and corrosion at nuclear power plants.
"This agreement will provide EPRI and RSI with access to Groton's capillary electrophoresis and automated sampling experience," said Bill Dinardo, CEO of Groton Technology. "The objective is to provide near real-time data analysis that can be used to maintain the quality of cooling water at its highest possible level." Maintaining quality control of cooling water streams reduces the opportunity for subsequent contamination and corrosion. "This development project expands and further reinforces RSI's commitment to delivering leading-edge tools and services to the nuclear power industry," said Roger Asay, President and Technical Director of Radiological Solutions, Inc.
"Implementation of this automated technology will not only provide an improved level of monitoring of critical systems in plants, but will also provide an alternative to current analytic methods, which are labor intensive and time-consuming. EPRI's patented probe technology will be a key part of this effort," said Susan Garcia, EPRI's project manager for this collaborative activity.
Groton Technology is a pioneer in providing industrial companies with leading edge online monitoring solutions. Groton offers the most cost-effective solutions for monitoring the entire research and manufacturing process. Information about Groton Technology is available at www.grotonbiosystems.com.
RSI provides strategic planning and solutions for complex water and radiochemical problems, which results in higher performance from power systems. Its extensive R&D background in nuclear technologies assists businesses in becoming more productive, efficient and profitable.
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) conducts research on key issues facing the electric power industry on behalf of its members, energy stakeholders and society. EPRI was established as an independent, nonprofit center for public interest energy and environmental research. EPRI bring together members, participants, the Institute's scientists and engineers, and other leading experts to work collaboratively on solutions to the challenges of electric power. These solutions span nearly every area of electricity generation, delivery, and use, including health, safety, and the environment. Its members represent more than 90 percent of the electricity generated in the United Sates, and international participation represents nearly 15 percent of our total research, development, and demonstration program. EPRI has major locations in Palo Alto, Calif.; Charlotte, N.C.; and Knoxville, Tenn.
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