KSB is First Reactor Coolant Pump Manufacturer to be Certified for Modern Nuclear Power Plants in China

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FRANKENTHAL, Germany, Aug. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

The Frankenthal-based pump and valve manufacturer has been awarded the

certificate for its RUV reactor coolant pump allowing it to be used in the

latest generation 3+ of Chinese nuclear power stations. With one of the

components of the Chinese energy mix being nuclear power, the country is

planning to build numerous new power plants.

KSB has already received its first order for supplying five pumps to the

Shidaowan nuclear power station. This is where the world's currently largest

reactor of the AP/CAP series will be built. One part of the order will be

manufactured at the headquarters in Frankenthal, the other in Shanghai, the

seat of the joint venture Shanghai Electric-KSB Nuclear Pumps & Valves Co.,

Ltd. (SEC-KSB).

The prototype of the RUV pump has successfully passed the demanding tests in

Lingang (China) where it proved its continuous operating reliability, for

example. All measured values met or even exceeded the official test

specifications. In total the pump set was in operation for more than 700 hours,

out of which more than 500 hours at a temperature of over 284 °C. In accordance

with the test specifications the pump, which has a drive rating of about 7.5

megawatts, was started and stopped in excess of 550 times. When dismantled

after testing, all components were in perfect condition.

"The successful certification is an important milestone for KSB following a

development period of close to ten years. It underlines our position as a

technology leader in the nuclear market. This is a good starting point for us

in the growing Chinese energy market. We are expecting to receive orders that

will safeguard jobs also in Germany," says Dr Stephan Bross, member of

Management of KSB SE & Co. KGaA.

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Contact

KSB SE & Co. KGaA

Corporate Communications

Wilfried Sauer

Tel. +49 6233 86-1140

wilfried.sauer@ksb.com

67227 Frankenthal

Source: KSB SE & Co. KGaA