Nuclear plant in Brazil on the rise
Eletrobras Eletronuclear has granted contracts for several phases of Angra 3, the third plant at Almirante Álvaro Alberto Nuclear Power Station (CNAAA), located at Itaorna beach in Angra dos Reis - Rio de Janeiro State.
Meyer Introduces New Universal Duty Valve
Constructed of cast iron or stainless steel, Meyer’s Universal Duty Valve features a maximum pressure differential of 7 psig and maximum temperature of 350F.
$1.5 Million donation to engineering and business
Fluor Corporation, in conjunction with Savannah River Nuclear Solutions LLC (SRNS), a Fluor-led partnership that manages and operates the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Savannah River Site, presented a $1.5 million contribution to the University of South Carolina (USC) to help with the establishment of the Center of Economic Excellence for the Hydrogen Economy.
Boeing scores USAF tanker deal
The US Air Force has granted Boeing the $3.5 billion contract for 179 next-generation aerial refueling tanker aircraft.
Chlor-alkali plant for Louisiana
Westlake Chemical has selected Chlorine Engineers Corp, LTD as process technology provider and engineering contractor for the previously announced new chlor-alkali plant being constructed at its vinyls manufacturing complex in Geismar, Louisiana.