Safety-related Analyses – Engineering Solutions for Improvement of Nuclear Safety

Engineering safe and high-performing nuclear steam supply systems (NSSS) requires a significant level of expertise and a design based on advanced technologies and optimized solutions. Framatome offers these areas of excellence for all new projects. Our services portfolio includes the design of the NSSS main components, scientific code computing and safety analyses. Our teams bring a wealth of experience in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and advanced expertise in safety analyses, probabilistic safety assessment and risk analysis.

Getting connected to the grid requires a large amount of tests and a final approval of the Safety Authorities; experienced and skilled partners ease the process. Framatome supports you in the licensing and commissioning phases, by proposing expertise for training, tests, qualification, inspection, operating technical specifications, documentation, licensing studies, regulatory bodies interface and more. Benefit from Framatome’s unique experience with safety authorities worldwide for all designs of reactors.

In order to optimize your asset, you can decide to run your plant beyond its designated lifetime. Safety being a priority this decision is driven by the need for low carbon and competitive energy. Framatome works closely with you on your plant’s long-term operations strategy, covering license renewal, aging and asset management, modernization and upgrades, and other long-term challenges.

You have to demonstrate that your plant’s systems and functions are fulfilling the requirements of safety authorities. Framatome provides safety analysis solutions to support you when reviewing your design requirements, including customer training. We also provide emergency preparedness, including emergency power supply, radioprotection, and fire protection solutions and expertise. In addition, we either propose safety system upgrades or demonstrate that the current design meets all new requirements.