OTS - KSB is first reactor coolant pump manufacturer to be certified for modern nuclear power plants in China
2019. August 12. 12:35
Frankenthal, Germany, 12. August 2019., (APA/OTS) - The
Frankenthal-based pump and valve manufacturer has been awarded the
certificate for its RUV reactor coolant pump allowing it to be used
in the latest generation 3+ of Chinese nuclear power stations. With
one of the components of the Chinese energy mix being nuclear
power, the country is planning to build numerous new power plants.
KSB has already received its first order for supplying five
pumps to the Shidaowan nuclear power station. This is where the
world's currently largest reactor of the AP/CAP series will be
built. One part of the order will be manufactured at the
headquarters in Frankenthal, the other in Shanghai, the seat of the
joint venture Shanghai Electric-KSB Nuclear Pumps & Valves Co.,
Ltd. (SEC-KSB).
The prototype of the RUV pump has successfully passed the
demanding tests in Lingang (China) where it proved its continuous
operating reliability, for example. All measured values met or even
exceeded the official test specifications. In total the pump set
was in operation for more than 700 hours, out of which more than
500 hours at a temperature of over 284 °C. In accordance with the
test specifications the pump, which has a drive rating of about 7.5
megawatts, was started and stopped in excess of 550 times. When
dismantled after testing, all components were in perfect condition.
"The successful certification is an important milestone for KSB
following a development period of close to ten years. It underlines
our position as a technology leader in the nuclear market. This is
a good starting point for us in the growing Chinese energy market.
We are expecting to receive orders that will safeguard jobs also in
Germany," says Dr Stephan Bross, member of Management of KSB SE &
Co. KGaA.
- Picture is available at AP Images (http://www.apimages.com) -
Contact
KSB SE & Co. KGaA Wilfried Sauer
Corporate Communications Tel. + 49 6233 86-1140
67227 Frankenthal wilfried.sauer@ksb.com
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