During refueling outages, it isn’t always feasible or safe, to use a cavity ladder to transport personnel and material from the refuel floor to the cavity floor. That’s why Preferred Engineering designed a temporary Cavity Lift designed to transport up to 1000lbs in situations where a crane isn’t ideal and a ladder may not be the best option. […]
Reliable Fuel Systems make Reliable Data Centers
Data centers are a rapidly expanding sector of mission-critical applications, where uninterrupted power is both a huge challenge and entirely non-negotiable. They are relied upon across all industries for cloud computing, AI workloads, financial platforms, healthcare systems, e-commerce and so much more. Even brief power interruptions can cause major issues from business downtime to data corruption to long-term […]
Renewable Biofuel Success in Brooklyn Makes the News
Preferred is helping New York City go greener, one boiler room at a time. This Brooklyn high school recently converted from traditional fuel oil to renewable biofuel, supporting NYC’s broader push to modernize buildings, cut emissions, and keep heat reliable through the winter. In the video, you’ll hear firsthand how this upgrade supports sustainability goals while keeping the […]
Can Data Centers be More Sustainable?
Data centers are often criticized for their massive energy consumption, but in Finland they are doing some really interesting things to reduce that perception. Rather than letting the heat generated by data center servers dissipate into the atmosphere, facilities are capturing the waste heat and feeding it into local district heating systems. In Mäntsälä, for example, the excess […]
PE Saves the Day with the Right Equipment at the Right Time
A customer’s sister site recently discovered the power of being prepared with the right equipment at the right time… As this plant was going back online after an outage, early in the power-up phase they detected a leak in a weld. The welder needed to go back down to fix it. Usually, this fix requires several days to […]
Turning Outage Issues into Custom Equipment Success Stories
Every outage in a nuclear facility brings its own set of challenges. Whether it’s accessing hard-to-reach components, safety in high-dose areas, or time on critical path, facilities need partners who understand the stakes and can deliver effective, efficient, and compliant solutions. That’s where Preferred Engineering (PE) comes in. PE specializes in designing and manufacturing custom-engineered equipment to meet […]
SCADA Integration for a New York Hospital: Reliable, Connected, and Built to Last
Our latest SCADA deployment for a major New York hospital is a testament to our commitment to excellence and delivering solutions – a fully integrated system designed to keep mission-critical operations running safely, efficiently, and with complete visibility. Project Overview The system was engineered to monitor and control four boilers and one feedwater center, pulling and integrating data […]
The Right Shielding Solution Enhances ALARA and Operator Safety During Fuel Transfers
Effective shielding protects workers and reduces radiation exposure during fuel movement in nuclear power plants. Preferred Engineering’s Fuel Transfer Canal Shield, also known as the Cattlechute, is specifically designed to support ALARA principles by minimizing exposure while maintaining efficiency during fuel transfers. Safer Fuel Transfers As fuel bundles are transferred through the fuel slot, radiation levels can increase […]
10 Years of Energy Savings from One Smart Investment
When it comes to boiler room efficiency, even a small upgrade can lead to major, long-term savings. That’s what happened at a central plant in Maryland, where a simple retrofit led to over a decade of energy and cost reductions. The project started with the facility installing a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) on an aging linkage boiler, paired […]
PE’s Fuel Transfer Tube Closure System Sets a New Standard for Refuel FloorSafety
When safety is critical and efficiency runs a close second, your team needs innovativemaintenance solutions that cover all the bases. The Fuel Transfer Tube Closure System(FTTCS) from Preferred Engineering is a breakthrough in safety for your PWR refuelingoutage. This patented solution was designed with the input of site RP and ALARA teamsresulting in a system that not only […]