Business Details
45 Years
experience
Trusted Engineering Solutions for Energy Industries
ILD has provided independent consulting and engineering services to the energy sector since 1981, delivering specialized expertise to nuclear power plants, petrochemical facilities, fossil fuel plants, and renewable energy projects. Our team of seasoned professionals holds international patents on turbine testing equipment that has become the industry standard for nuclear power Terry Turbine testing without steam. With a combined 175+ man-years of commercial nuclear power experience, our principal engineering staff ensures precision in systems engineering, design engineering, and technical support. We maintain rigorous quality assurance standards compliant with 10CFR Part 50 Appendix B and ASME NQA-1-2008, audited by industry leaders like Exelon and General Electric Hitachi. Our ITAR-certified operations support defense projects while prioritizing customer satisfaction through transparent, contract-driven service delivery.We continuously refine our methodologies to meet evolving industry demands, offering safety-related design engineering, maintenance consulting, and third-party technical reviews. Our patented technologies and adherence to ASME performance test codes ensure reliable solutions for turbine testing, condenser performance, and thermal efficiency optimization. From feedwater heater evaluations to computational fluid dynamics analysis, we address complex engineering challenges with nuclear-grade precision. Our commitment to quality extends to staff augmentation, technical training, and modification package development, supporting clients across the energy lifecycle. This enduring focus on excellence has established ILD as a trusted partner for critical engineering needs in high-stakes environments.
Services
Turbine Testing
Nuclear Engineering
Thermal Performance
Design Analysis
Safety Consulting
Condenser Evaluation
Feedwater Heater Analysis
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Staff Augmentation
Technical Training
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of specialized energy sector engineering experience
- International patents on nuclear turbine testing equipment
- 175+ man-years of combined nuclear power expertise
- Quality assurance audited by Exelon and General Electric Hitachi
- ITAR-certified for defense-related engineering projects
Associations and certifications
- ASME NQA-1-2008
- 10CFR Part 50 Appendix B
- ITAR certified
Services
Turbine Testing
Specialized turbine testing services using patented equipment for nuclear power plants. Conduct ASME PTC6 warranty testing, moisture separator evaluations, and condenser performance assessments. Our steam-free testing methods ensure safety while maintaining precision in performance measurements for both high-pressure and low-pressure turbine systems.
Nuclear Engineering
Comprehensive nuclear engineering solutions including safety-related design, 10CFR Part 50 compliance, and ASME NQA-1-2008-certified quality assurance. Provide maintenance consulting, HELB program reconstitution, and third-party technical reviews for nuclear facilities with expertise in steam turbine controls and thermal performance optimization.
Thermal Performance
Thermal performance enhancement programs and heat rate testing services. Specialize in feedwater heater evaluations, cycle efficiency design optimization, and lost megawatt recovery investigations. Utilize ASME PTC 12.1 standards for heat exchanger testing and computational fluid dynamics modeling to improve plant thermal efficiency.
Design Analysis
Advanced design engineering services including piping analysis, tube vibration assessments, and finite element analysis. Develop modification packages, isometric drawings, and power uprate solutions while maintaining compliance with nuclear safety standards and stress analysis requirements for critical plant components.
Safety Consulting
Safety consulting services covering hazard investigations, risk management, and 10 CFR 50.59 evaluations. Provide quality assurance optimization, maintenance rule compliance, and technical procedure writing to ensure nuclear facility safety while supporting staff training and operational excellence initiatives.
People
Jack R. Little
President
With over four decades of nuclear engineering leadership, Jack R. Little established ILD's reputation for precision engineering. He oversees quality assurance compliance and strategic direction while maintaining active involvement in major client projects.
Questions
What industries does ILD serve?
We specialize in nuclear power plants, petrochemical facilities, fossil fuel plants, and renewable energy projects across the United States.
What makes ILD's turbine testing unique?
Our patented steam-free turbine testing equipment has become the industry standard for nuclear power Terry Turbine evaluations, ensuring safety and precision.
Are your engineering services quality assured?
Yes, our QA program complies with 10CFR Part 50 Appendix B and ASME NQA-1-2008, audited by major nuclear operators.
Do you offer technical training programs?
We provide specialized thermal performance and operator training tailored to nuclear and fossil power plant requirements.
Can you support defense-related engineering projects?
Yes, our ITAR-certified operations enable us to work on defense projects requiring strict regulatory compliance.
What analysis capabilities do you offer?
We perform computational fluid dynamics, finite element analysis, stress analysis, and component margin reviews using ASME standards.
