Tag: Framatome

Framatome launches Framatome Space

Framatome launches Framatome Space

Framatome leverages 65 years of nuclear expertise for the space industry with the launch of Framatome Space.
Framatome installs ATRIUM 11 at Forsmark Unit

Framatome installs ATRIUM 11 at Forsmark Unit

Framatome has completed the installation of the first 3D-printed, stainless steel fuel component at the Forsmark Nuclear Power Plant.

Framatome’s 3D elements complete 1st cycle in a reactor

Framatome’s breakthrough 3D-printed nuclear fuel elements successfully completed the first cycle of irradiation in operating conditions.
Cavitation peening was recognised in 2017 as one of the Top Innovative Practices for work completed on the Byron and Braidwood reactor vessel closure heads.

Framatome innovates underwater maintenance technique

Designed to prevent primary water stress corrosion cracking, ultrahigh pressure cavitation peening can extend the life of nuclear reactor primary components, including the hot leg primary nozzles, for up to 40 additional years.
Framatome signs multimillion-dollar contracts with TVA

Framatome signs multimillion-dollar contracts with TVA

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) awarded Framatome several multimillion-dollar contracts for work across the company’s reactor fleet.
Framatome signs a cooperation agreement with Japan

Framatome signs a cooperation agreement with Japan

Recently, Framatome signed a cooperation agreement in Tokyo with the CEA and Japanese organizations JAEA, MHI, and MFBR on the development of fast neutron reactors.
Manoir Industries’ expertise in primary loops

Manoir Industries’ expertise in primary loops

Today, pressurized water reactors are the most common functioning nuclear power plants. They are designed with three successive coolant loops.

Nuclear reactor vessel closure head replacements

Framatome ANP Inc. and Washington Group International, Inc. have announced that their SGT Ltd. joint venture has signed a contract with Florida Power & Light Company to provide engineering and construction services for the replacement of reactor vessel closure heads at four nuclear power generating units