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Nuclear Science Strategies Center of Economic Excellence
Inception: About the CoEE: This CoEE is developing new project management techniques for nuclear plant operators with the goal of reducing the time and cost to bring a nuclear plant online. It also supports technological improvements, including using nuclear power as a heat source to generate alternative fuels such as hydrogen. South Carolina is already a national leader in nuclear power, generating more than half of its electricity via nuclear reactors. At the same time, USC has a strong presence in the clean energy/alternative fuels area. The CoEE in Nuclear Science Strategies, together with the CoEE in Nuclear Science and Energy approved in 2008, create enormous potential for South Carolina to become a national hub for nuclear energy research. The endowed chair and associated faculty for this CoEE will work with the South Carolina nuclear industry and the Savannah River National Laboratory to create new engineering and technological innovations and methods of project risk management. These innovations can reduce the cost of building nuclear plants, increase efficiency of new plant construction, enhance the security of nuclear power generation, and address relevant social policy issues. Also, CoEE researchers will educate the next generation of nuclear engineers, helping the state maintain a leadership role within the industry and attracting talented students to South Carolina. CoEE researchers will also partner with other higher education institutions including Funding level: CoEE Endowed Chair:
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