{"id":11567,"date":"2010-07-14T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2010-07-14T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vo.afonico-test.ru\/novosti-otrasli\/b-w-bechtel-team-up-on-mpower\/"},"modified":"2010-07-14T12:00:00","modified_gmt":"2010-07-14T09:00:00","slug":"b-w-bechtel-team-up-on-mpower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vosafety.ru\/en\/novosti-otrasli\/b-w-bechtel-team-up-on-mpower\/","title":{"rendered":"B&W, Bechtel team up on mPower"},"content":{"rendered":"

Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) and Bechtel have entered into a formal alliance to design, license and deploy Bechtel\u2019s mPower reactor design. B&W announced plans for the 125\u00a0MWe modular nuclear power reactor in June 2009.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

B&W, a subsidiary of McDermott International, describes the mPower reactor design as \u201ca passively safe Advanced Light Water Reactor (ALWR) with a below-ground containment structure,\u201d and is air-cooled. According to B&W, \u201cthis optimized ALWR represents true Generation III++ nuclear technology that B&W believes can be certified, manufactured and operated within today\u2019s existing US regulatory, industrial supply chain and utility operational infrastructure.\u201d <\/p>\n

The mPower is an integral PWR designed to be factory-made and railed to site. The reactor pressure vessel containing core and steam generator is thus only a few metres in diameter. It will have a \u201cconventional core and standard fuel\u201d enriched to 5%, presumably with burnable poisons, to give a five-year operating cycle between refuelling. This is intended to provide a low-cost approach to plant operations. B&W notes that nuclear security and near-term management of used fuel would be improved through the underground containment design that will store fuel for the planned 60-year life of the plant. <\/p>\n

When announcing the design, B&W said that the \u201cscalable nature of nuclear power plants built around the B&W mPower reactor would provide customers with practical power increments of 125\u00a0MWe to meet local energy needs within power grid and plant site constraints.\u201d Several units would be combined into a power station of any size, but most likely 500\u2013750\u00a0MWe and using 250\u00a0MWe turbine generators, constructed in three years. <\/p>\n

Under the new alliance\u00a0\u2014 to be known as Generation mPower\u00a0\u2014 B&W will focus on designing and testing the nuclear steam supply system (NSSS) and nuclear island, including the design certification application development and submission, and NSSS production. Bechtel will complement these responsibilities with integrated engineering and project management leadership. <\/p>\n

Chris Mowry, president of B&W Nuclear Energy, said: \u201cThe formation of our Generation mPower alliance demonstrates a new level of commitment by American industry to address the growing challenge of climate change in an economical and practical way with small modular reactor technology. It brings together industry leaders in the areas of nuclear technology, manufacturing and construction.\u201d <\/p>\n

He added, \u201cWe believe that Generation mPower positions us to collectively deliver greater certainty in nuclear project cost and schedule, which are necessary to enable broader, more timely deployment of nuclear power.\u201d <\/p>\n

Jack Futcher, president of Bechtel\u2019s power business commented: \u201cThe formation of Generation mPower is a turning point in the nuclear power plant industry\u00a0\u2014 it has the potential to be a real game changer.\u201d <\/p>\n

He said, \u201cThis alliance intends to advance the development and deployment of nuclear power in a way that makes nuclear power more accessible to utilities and more affordable to consumers. Bechtel brings the plant engineering, procurement and construction capability to complement B&W\u2019s expertise in nuclear engineering and manufacturing. Together, we have the resources, experience and expertise to deliver on the promise of a new clean energy option.\u201d <\/p>\n

A memorandum of understanding was signed last year by B&W, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and a consortium of regional municipal and cooperative utilities to explore the construction of a fleet of mPower reactors to meet the consortium\u2019s need to diversify its power generation assets. <\/p>\n

In a joint statement, B&W and Bechtel said, \u201cDepending on regulatory approval and other factors, the first plant could be deployed as early as 2020.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) and Bechtel have entered into a formal alliance to design, license and deploy Bechtel\u2019s mPower reactor design. B&W announced plans for the 125\u00a0MWe modular nuclear power reactor in June 2009. 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