Powered by Nuclear, Backed Up by Diesel

Nuclear power plants are a cornerstone of the US energy grid. That’s why reliability isn’t optional, it’s essential. Ensuring uninterrupted operation and continuous safety requires a multi-layered strategy. At Preferred Engineering and Preferred Utilities, we offer a comprehensive suite of engineered solutions that, together, ensure nuclear facilities remain safe and operational during both routine maintenance and unexpected events.

Preferred Engineering: Innovation in Nuclear Maintenance Solutions

Preferred Engineering specializes in solving the unique maintenance challenges of nuclear facilities. Our engineered products are designed to make routine maintenance safer, faster, and more efficient. With our precision manufactured racks, lifting devices, plugs, covers, seals, shielding barriers, railings, work platforms and more, we help facilities minimize downtime and maintain peak efficiency.

But what happens when emergencies strike? For example, at one plant we support, the plant crew accidentally punched through their own power cable, forcing the facility into an unplanned cold shutdown. In this scenario, the diesel generators automatically activated, providing the necessary power to prevent a potential meltdown and maintain the plant’s safety systems.

This is where Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation comes in.

Preferred Utilities: Backup Fuel Handling You Can Trust

Preferred Utilities ensures that the emergency backup systems powering critical safety functions in nuclear facilities are always ready to perform. Products like fuel oil day tanks, transfer pump sets, automatic fuel oil filtration systems, and digital controllers are the backbone of a facility’s diesel backup power infrastructure. These systems guarantee that diesel generators, which are critical during grid outages, plant shutdowns, and natural disasters, operate reliably when needed most.

Why are diesel generators critical?

They are used to power such systems as cooling (to handle decay heat), safety mechanisms (pumps, monitoring equipment, controls, etc), emergency systems (ie. lighting, communications and the control room), and containment systems.

Preferred Utilities’ products are prepared for extreme weather and earthquake resiliency with both waterproof pumps and pumpsets and OSP shake-tested fuel filtration systems and day tanks.

Synergy for Unmatched Reliability

When combined, Preferred Engineering and Preferred Utilities’ offerings create a holistic approach to nuclear plant reliability. While Preferred Engineering’s high-precision solutions ensure maintenance and operational integrity, Preferred Utilities’ superior fuel management systems and backup controls guarantee that emergency power systems are dependable and efficient. Together, these solutions reduce operational risks, enhance safety, and ensure compliance with rigorous industry standards.

At Preferred Engineering and Preferred Utilities, we understand the stakes. Our collaborative approach ensures that nuclear facilities are “powered by nuclear and backed up by diesel”—a combination built for resilience, reliability, and peace of mind.

Reach out to learn what Preferred can do for your nuclear facility.

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