Fuel Prototyping & Testing: Engineering, Mechanical Lab, Laser Lab, Measurement Lab, 3D Printing

A1710

Due to rising economical pressure, new requirements by authorities as well as the need for technical improvements, innovation is crucial in Nuclear Power Plants. Prototyping & Testing is the only complete, mechanical FUEL related workshop on site in Western Europe that offers a complete spectrum for building new fuel assembly designs. It consists of an engineering unit, a mechanical lab, a laser lab, a fuel-assembly lab, a measurement lab, and a 3D printing lab.

 

Click here to read our Advanced Reactor Fuel brochure

Related solutions

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.

fuel assemblies

Research, test & irradiation reactors

Research and testing are key in nuclear industry for the qualification of future innovative technologies that can be applied in advanced reactors, SMR and GEN 4 reactors projects. Fully committed to the success of new nuclear technologies, Framatome offers a comprehensive range of engineering services, design and solutions for research, testing and irradiation reactors with CERCA and beyond all our facilities for fuels, I&C, component manufacturing and decommissioning activities. Benefit from an experienced worldwide nuclear provider, and NSSS engineer and constructor.

research reactor test/irradiation reactors