In December of 2019, Accelerant Solutions leadership (Projects Director Jason Smith and President/CEO Billy Mack) visited NuScale headquarters in Corvallis, Oregon and met with company leaders to discuss potential opportunities for collaborating on training initiatives. During the site visit, company directors conducted a full tour of NuScale’s Small Modular Reactor (SMR) simulator and formed relationships in the process, ultimately culminating in an agreement to pilot a NuScale lesson plan using Accelerant […]
Welcome to the Accelerant Solutions Mentor Program™, a game-changer in your professional development journey! Accelerant Solutions provides effective nuclear training solutions by offering industry professionals the opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge in a comprehensive and tailored manner. This program is designed for industry professionals who are new to their roles and seek experienced […]
We are excited to share our upcoming participation in the U.S. Women in Nuclear Conference. Hosted by The Nuclear Energy Institute, a policy organization of the nuclear technologies industry, the conference will be held in Scottsdale, Arizona from July 23-26, 2023. This exciting event highlights our unwavering commitment to women’s empowerment and equal opportunities not […]
The nuclear power industry is rapidly evolving, requiring us to adapt our approach to employee training. Accordingly, blended and virtual learning have emerged as powerful tools, enhancing training effectiveness, efficiency, and flexibility. In this blog post, we will explore how aligning the learning and development (L&D) strategy with blended and virtual learning can revolutionize nuclear […]
Created by ChatGPT and Jessika Hernandez Since my blog topic this month is focused on AI, I thought why not let AI create it? I wanted to keep it scholarly, and without too much specificity, because if you are familiar with the Generative Pre-Trained Transformers (GPTs) in use currently, you know that your prompt steers […]
Spent nuclear fuel, also known as nuclear waste, presents significant challenges due to its long-lasting radioactivity. To tackle the daunting task of managing nuclear waste, we must explore and implement effective methods to handle, store, and dispose of it. In this blog post, we delve into how countries worldwide successfully address this complex issue and […]
PORTLAND, Ore. – At a signing ceremony on June 7, 2023, NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR) and Accelerant Solutions announced an agreement for the development and implementation of a Small Modular Reactor Operator Training Program. Small Modular Reactor Operator Training Program: Empowering Nuclear Operators Since 2020, NuScale and Accelerant Solutions have collaborated to develop lesson […]
The US Nuclear industry has witnessed remarkable improvements in plant reliability and performance over the past four decades, with capacity factors experiencing a significant rise from 55.9% in 1975 to 88.1% by 2000 and reaching a peak of 92.3% in 2015. Since, it has consistently maintained performance within a 1% range. At the 2014 ANS […]
Introducing our latest article, “Micro and Small Modular Nuclear Reactors: Future Energy Solutions.” Explore how micro and small modular nuclear reactors shape a sustainable energy landscape. Discover their benefits, applications, and advancements. Join us as we uncover the realistic future applications of these reactors, paving the way to a greener and more resilient future. Micro […]
Gamification has been proven to be an effective strategy in learning over the last few decades. Numerous empirical studies published in peer-reviewed journals provide evidence to support its use. Although more research is needed to understand the benefits and best practices in design and implementation, its value has been recognized in various areas. One of […]