Tag: nuclear plant
‘Unusual event’ declaration at N.J. nuclear plant
An "unusual event" was recently declared at the Salem 2 nuclear reactor in New Jersey, after a relief valve improperly opened during troubleshooting, allowing the release of approximately 25 gallons of water from the plant's cooling system.
Rotork valve actuators for nuclear plants
EDF Energy, with operations in North and South America, has approved Rotork IQ3 non-intrusive intelligent valve actuators for balance of plant applications within its nuclear power stations. EDF Energy operates nuclear power stations around the world, including eight in the UK, where it hopes to build four more reactors at two sites.
Faulty safety valves at Pilgrim nuclear plant
The Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth, Massachusetts, now ranks among the lowest performing reactors in the United States. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is downgrading Pilgrim to one of its lowest performance categories after a series of emergency shutdowns and equipment failures at the power plant.
Nuclear project in Texas
The contract for the 2700MW South Texas Project Units 3 & 4 has been awarded to a restructured EPC consortium formed by Toshiba America Nuclear Energy Corp. and The Shaw Group Inc. byNuclear Innovation North America LLC (NINA).