Power plant products | Major order for nuclear cable specialist
Cable solution specialist Lynxeo has been awarded a major contract by EDF to supply the major part of the specialised nuclear cables that will play a key control and safety role in France’s EPR2 programme, as well as for its existing fleet. Over the next 12 years, Lynxeo will supply approximately 15 000 km of ENERGEN cables to be used in the construction of six EDF EPR2 reactors. The multi-project framework agreement covers the supply of Lynxeo’s Energen instrumentation, control and power cables, rated K1, K2, K3, all developed specifically for
the most rigorous safety standards applied in nuclear installations. Lynxeo Energen halogen- free cables have been developed to comply with the Euroclass requirements for reaction to fire. They will be manufactured at the Lynxeo factory in Mehun-sur-Yèvre, France. Lynxeo is one of the recipients of the multi- project framework contract for cable supply for these projects. The contract won by Lynxeo is a further step in the equipment standardisation process undertaken by the EDF Group to limit the diversity of references in its nuclear fleet, and the project to build six EPR2 reactors
in France. EDF believes it will improve the quality and performance of its nuclear projects through equipment standardisation, and is working with its suppliers to this end. Lynxeo believes its success as a member of France’s nuclear supply chain is based on its long history of excellence and innovation in the cable industry, with proven capacity to supply cables meeting the strictest safety, performance, and durability standards. This capability includes the production of customised cables designed to withstand radiation, thermal aging, and accident scenarios.
Submersible pumps replacement at Sizewell B NPP
Amarinth, a manufacturer of centrifugal pumps primarily for the offshore and onshore oil and gas industries, nuclear and renewable energy generation, has been commissioned to supply tailored electro-submersible pumps to EDF Energy for installation at the Sizewell B nuclear power station in Suffolk, UK. The new pumps will perform a range of duties including the removal of effluent from drainage tanks. They replace existing units that had reached the end of their operational life but for which direct replacements were no longer available because the original manufacturer had ceased operations. EDF Energy sought a modern replacement solution rather than refurbishment and contracted Amarinth due to its track record in supplying like-for-like replacements for obsolete equipment.
performance requirements, space constraints, pipework and electrical connections and proposed a ‘bespoke’ submersible pump design that delivers the required hydraulic performance while minimising modifications to existing infrastructure.
EDF’s installation schedules require equipment to be supplied to site within defined windows. Amarinth’s base close to Sizewell, enables it to offer rapid response and flexibility in delivery. Each pump is to undergo rigorous testing at Amarinth’s own facility, and special adaptations to replicate site conditions and verify performance against EDF’s specifications.
Engineers from Amarinth assessed the Sizewell B site to assess its hydraulic
Amarinth is a verified Fit for Nuclear (F4N) supplier, demonstrating compliance with the high operational and business excellence standards demanded by the UK nuclear sector.
Enhanced connectors large-format PV cable
connector provides a reliable solution for carrying and protecting high current loads in harsh and demanding outdoor environments.
Stäubli Electrical Connectors has released its enhanced BosCon series of large-format PV cable connectors, now available for aluminum cables. The new BosCon connector is specifically designed for connecting large-format aluminum cables in utility-scale PV systems. Following Stäubli’s commitment to high quality, the new
The company’s aluminium connector is tailored to meet the market’s demand for interconnecting PV trunk cables in the electrical balance of systems (eBOS) and for creating connections to combiner boxes, disconnect boxes, and central inverters, as well as to battery energy storage systems. It allows for shorter spools of PV trunk cable, which can be interconnected in the field during system installation. The connector can also be used in the design and installation of EV storage or for charging systems, as it is rated for both AC and DC rated at 1500 V. This connection solution is designed for
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use with self-certified large-format aluminium cables deployed in large-scale applications. Advantages of the new product include easy handling for simple connection in the field without the need for an electrician. It features a unique coding system that allows for seven different mechanically keyed and color-coded rings on both the socket and plug ends, which can be determined at the time of assembly. This prevents the significant risks inherent in cross- mating of poles and/or phases.
The connectors are also fully cULus listed to UL6703 and CSA C22.2 182.5, and certified for both factory and field installation with 4/0 AWG to 600 MCM aluminium cables with a maximum current rating of 559 A at 1500V AC/DC.
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