Framatome Valves

Framatome actively invests in the development of new technologies to meet the future demands of next-generation nuclear reactors, during both design and operation. We offer a comprehensive range of engineering services and solutions for advanced reactors including fuel design and manufacturing, component design and manufacturing, licensing and engineering, as well as integration of future operation, maintenance and decommissioning activities. Framatome Advanced Reactor solutions and technology bricks contribute to the value and development of future nuclear applications for a safer and cleaner world.

Relying on a partner that can provide an integrated industrial chain for the procurement of all major components of your nuclear steam supply systems (NSSS) is key for your project success. Framatome designs, manufactures and procures all NSS components with its 3 factories and a wide range of qualified suppliers. Our boiler work factory located in Saint-Marcel is dedicated to heavy components, such as reactor pressure vessels and steam generators, for various reactor designs (RCC-M, ASME). Our Jeumont facility produces reactor coolant pumps and control rod drive mechanisms. Our Le Creusot shop delivers large nuclear-qualified forged and casted parts.

With 50+ years of experience in the nuclear industry, we are dedicated to move forward from current NPP to smart plants, smart fleets, smart energy and invulnerable NPPs, with an approach similar to that adopted in the navy with smart ships and smart naval forces. From heavy components to smart I&C, embedded cyber-secured solutions and data analytic solutions, we have solutions applicable in naval and defense sectors.

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.

Framatome develops innovative processes, cost-effective solutions, and complete services from the simple-and-basic to the most challenging scenarios. These include large components such as steam generators, reactor coolant pumps, control rod drive mechanisms and also obsolescence solution management, and our Nuclear Parts Centers. Framatome proposes the best products, services and solutions to receive safe, world-class project performance, total cost certainty, and a partner committed to excellence for all of your component repair and replacement projects.

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.

With 50+ years of experience in the nuclear industry, we have developed highly skilled expertise recognized worldwide. Our expertise in alloys welding, water chemistry, corrosion, nuclear medicine or metallurgy, high performing computation such as CFD, is applicable in non-nuclear activities. Whether your business is in research activities, laboratories, new technologies, medical, or any other out-of-nuclear industry, benefit from our 3000 experts worldwide committed to your performance and success.

You can prevent risk of technical issues causing delays and drift of outage costs by relying on experienced teams with a wealth of expertise. Framatome’s highly-skilled teams deploy proven, innovative technologies and solutions backed by service-proven knowledge of utilities’ objectives for reactor maintenance, inspections, fuel reloading operations, and outage management optimization. Our solutions ensure our customers avoid costly outages and outage extensions.