KCI Engineering Consultants (KCI) has been successfully providing full service, multi‐disciplined engineering services to the Nuclear Industry since 1989. KCI’s areas of expertise range from design modifications, design analysis, and equipment/seismic qualification services to challenging electrical & I&C problem solving, qualification/laboratory testing and equipment replacement/supply.
ABOUT
KCI is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Business with headquarters at 1401 Branding Lane, Suite 255, Downer Grove, Illinois 60515. KCI has an audited and approved Quality Assurance (QA) program that is compliant with U.S. 1OCFR50 Appendix B, 10CFR21 Reporting, ANSI N45.2, ASME NQA-1-1989 and ASME NQA-1-1994, ANSI N45.2.11-1974, N18.7 (1972), and Canadian CSA Standard N286-12.
EXPERTISE
Design
- 10CFR50.59 Safety evaluations
- AC & DC Electrical Power Systems Analysis (using ETAP & others)
- CAD and drafting services
- Calcs, Mods, Analysis & Inspections
- Engineering Change Packages (ECP)
EQ
- Binder updates
- Commercial Grade Dedication
- Component Supply/Replacement & Testing
- Obsolescence Evaluations/Resolution
- Optimizing Component Life
- Qualification (EQ & SQ)
- Reverse Engineering
I&C
- Demonstrated accuracy
- Digital/Modernization modifications
- Relay Set Point calculations
Operations
- Emergent work (rapid response)
- High Voltage In-Service & Thru-Fault Testing
- Plant Operability support
- System/Component Full/Scaled Testing
Regulatory
- EQ PM Frequency Extension and Component Replacement Avoidance
- Initial & SLR AMP support (i.e., inspections, testing, etc.)
Training
- EQ training for plant EQ engineers
PROJECTS
- (128) obsolete Rosemount Transmitter Replacements, including performing Part 21 reconciliations
- (427) 480V Motor Control Center (MCC) cubicle Bucket Replacements
- Electrical Power Systems and Load Flow Analysis using ETAP
- Large Nuclear fleet Critical Cable Management Program
- Main Transformer (1100 MVA) Replacement Design Mod
- Multiple Plant EQ Binder updates for: EPU, LR, SLR and new fuel (i.e., GNF3)
- Many others to discuss with you