FACO | ADVERTORIAL
Heat exchangers for nuclear power applications
Italian company FACO has extensive experience in reliable finned block Heat Exchangers and Radiators for Nuclear Power applications
FACO HAS BEEN A PIONEER IN THE MANUFACTURING of finned block heat exchangers and drycoolers for industrial and HVAC/Refrigeration applications since 1963. The company has extensive knowledge in delivering heat exchangers and radiators for nuclear power applications, which is one of the most complex industries in terms of technologies and quality requirements. Our equipment is installed in many nuclear power plants in France, UK, Slovenia, Belgium, Finland. We are ISO 9001 QMS certified, and ISO 19443 QMS
certification for products and services to the civil nuclear sector is in progress. FACO’s expertise extends to designing and manufacturing heat exchangers in accordance with AFCEN’s RCC-M design and construction rules for mechanical components of PWR (Pressurised Water Reactors) nuclear islands. Our tailor-made equipment caters to systems requiring
precise temperature control, including ventilation heat exchangers, motor/generator coolers and radiators in nuclear power plants. Applications for our heat exchangers and drycoolers encompass emergency and normal cooling in control rooms, switch gear, pump rooms, and process air. Other than AFCEN’s RCC-M, the main codes & standards utilized for nuclear power equipment include: ASME VIII – DIV.1 & DIV.2, EN 13445 Unfired Pressure Vessels, EN 13480 Piping Design Rules, TEMA 10th Edition, EUROCODE 0 (basic), 1 (actions), 3 (steel structures), 8 (earthquake), ASCE 7, ASME AG-1 Code on nuclear air and gas treatment. Furthermore, comprehensive assessments, such as seismic evaluations, shock analysis, and fatigue assessments, are conducted in-house using Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Project-specific reports can be generated as per client specifications. Finned block heat exchangers for HVAC applications
typically consist of seismic multiple rows and circuits with pipe headers and return bends coils. While water-box cleanable heat exchangers are primarily used for cooling electric motors and generators, offering a wide range of materials and protective coatings for use in heavy- duty environments. Special water-box double-tube heat exchangers are designed to prevent contamination from tube leaks, providing enhanced safety. Our radiators, in horizontal, vertical or V-shape arrangement, can be equipped both with pipe headers & return bends and water-box design. They grant high design & production flexibility, suitable for most fluids, in the most varied operating conditions, ensuring the best results in terms of performance and noise emission. Additionally, accessories like drip trays, drop eliminators, turbulators, drain and vent valves, low-noise fans, louvers, expansion tanks, defrosting systems, etc. are offered. FACO’s ability to engineer fully customized solutions,
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coupled with a wide range of available tube patterns, materials and thickness, ensures that their equipment is suitable for diverse working conditions. They excel in resisting aggressive environments, offering seismic-proof and shock-proof structures. The manufacturing process is closely monitored
according to the project-specific Inspection and Test Plan (ITP). Pneumatic pressure testing is performed on all products, and a wide range of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) options are available to meet standard or specific requirements. ■ Visit our website:
www.faco.it
Left: HVAC seismic heat exchanger for nuclear plant, UK
Below: Drycooler for nuclear plant, Belgium
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