Advanced Cladding and Structural Material – For PWR reactors

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We offer an advanced zirconium alloy for PWR fuel rod cladding and fuel assembly structural components to provide Utilities with increased performance in their nuclear operations. This fully re-crystallized Zirconium-Niobium alloy produces much improved corrosion and hydrogen behavior. The stable microstructure responsible for these performance improvements is the result of the alloy’s composition and innovative manufacturing parameters. Our solution has a proven performance in a wide range of PWR operating conditions and fuel assembly designs: successful operational experience to burnups well beyond limits approved for US PWRs today, low corrosion & extremely low hydrogen pickup.

Sub-products

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Z4B – BQ Fuel Channels Advanced Alloy for High Burnup Operations

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Advanced Cladding and Structural Material Q12TM for PWR

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Advanced Cladding and Structural Material M5TM for PWR

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Fuel design & procurement

You need to achieve safe and efficient operation of your plant; Fuel design and assemblies are a key lever to reach this goal. Framatome uses advanced codes and methods for the design and analysis of our fuel assemblies. We design, manufacture and deliver all fuel-related components and all types of BWR and PWR fuel assembly designs. We can perform all relevant calculations from general fuel management up to dedicated licensing for the highest performance and safety.

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Fuel services & solutions

Plant operators need fuel after-sales services to achieve the greatest value from the core. Framatome’s service engineers support you when taking delivery of fuels and during reloading activities, after stringent quality inspections. We also offer consultation and support for flexible fuel cycle solutions, customer training and the development of special tools for fuel inspection and repair, such as mast-sipping.

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