Specifically, OSIsoft will apply its depth of experience in the nuclear energy industry to the continuing development of NEI's Standard Nuclear Performance Model (SNPM), a model of best practices for operating a nuclear power plant, which also serves to guide software developers as they enhance their products for the nuclear industry.
"OSIsoft's technology enables nuclear customers to optimize business by providing a real-time view of their plants," said Vince Gilbert, NEI Special Advisor, Operations for NEI.
"OSIsoft's depth of experience in this area and participation in the Nuclear Communities of Practice will bring a fresh perspective to the nuclear asset management, equipment reliability, and IT industry processes for the benefit of the nuclear industry as a whole."
"At the same time, OSIsoft's commitment to the nuclear industry enables them to stay close to the issues and policies affecting their own nuclear energy customers."
Nuclear power continues to take on an increasingly significant role as a reliable and cost-effective source of energy in the utility industry.
As this occurs, nuclear generators are challenged with the task of extracting the hidden value in their real-time data to support daily decision making, and ultimately to maximize the value of their nuclear assets.
OSIsoft's RtPM software gives individuals throughout an organization the critical information and real-time analytical tools they need to make intelligent business decisions.
Customers such as Entergy are experiencing the benefits of OSIsoft's RtPM technology to meet the business objectives of their nuclear power facilities. For more than 20 years, customers have trusted OSIsoft's PI System, the industry standard data historian solution to provide real-time, high-fidelity information.
The PI Systems fuels the RtPM platform to provide greater visibility into an organization so that decision makers have the information at their fingertips to optimize business and maintenance practices, pre-empt problems and maximize ROI.
OSIsoft's RtPM solution enables companies to perform advanced condition assessment and implement condition-based maintenance practices, all of which are described or incorporated by NEI's Standard Nuclear Performance Model business process.
"For many years, decision makers at all levels in nuclear energy organizations have trusted OSIsoft's PI System to effectively manage their plant and site operations," stated Michael Saucier, OSIsoft's vice president of marketing.
"With the advent of the RtPM platform, customers benefit from OSIsoft's real-time performance management technology to achieve business goals and drive productivity and profitability throughout their organizations."
"NEI is the voice of the nuclear industry and an important collaborator for us as we continue to provide technology to benefit this sector."