Westinghouse AP1000 A Third Generation Nuclear Reactor International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) September 18, 2013 Andrew Drake, PMP Director, AP1000 Engineering Completion Engineering, Equipment and Major Projects Westinghouse Electric Company LLC 1
Topics Westinghouse and Drivers for Nuclear Power Nuclear Technology Evolution Westinghouse AP1000 Technology China AP1000 Plants US AP1000 Plants Q&A 2
Westinghouse and Drivers for Nuclear Power 3
Westinghouse Electric Company Westinghouse Electric Company provides fuel, services, technology, plant designs and equipment to utility customers in the worldwide commercial nuclear electric power industry More than 60 years of nuclear experience Nearly 50 percent of the nuclear power plants in operation worldwide, and nearly 60 percent in the United States, are based on Westinghouse technology We are the only company operating under the name of George Westinghouse s original company 4
Westinghouse Electric Company Background Founded in 1886 by George Westinghouse Responsible for some of the world s important achievements: -AC technology -1 st commercial radio broadcast (KDKA-1920) -USS Nautilus (1954) -Commercial nuclear power (Shippingport, PA 1957) Westinghouse Non- 5
The Need for Nuclear Continues to Exist Key Drivers Not Just An Economic Calculus: Energy security/energy independence Clean, safe base-load source of energy Significant source of jobs and economic benefit Long-term reliable energy source/low operating costs 6
Nuclear The Most Cost-Effective Source of Energy for the Future Source: Ameren Missouri Integrated Resource Plan 2012 7
Nuclear Technology Evolution 8
Nuclear Technology Continues to Evolve 9
The Key to New Designs: Lessons Learned - Standardized, di d Simpler, and Safer Standardized designs Pre-engineered Pre-licensed Increased levels of safety Easier to operate and maintain Cost basis that t can compete with other energy sources High degree of certainty for schedule and cost Reduced construction time and cost 10
Westinghouse AP1000 Technology 11
AP1000 Plant is Different! Simple, Practical, Standardized and Innovative A compact station 3415 MWt. Primary system, 1117 Mwe 2-loops, 2 steam generators 12
AP1000 - The Most Advanced Design Under Construction AP1000 plant is a breakthrough in technology and design. Simplicity and standardization in Design through reduced number of components and bulk commodities Simplicity in Safety through the use of passive safety systems Simplicity in Construction through modularization Simplicity in Procurement through standardization of components and plant design Simplicity in Operation and Maintenance through the use of proven systems and components, and man-machine interface advancements Incorporates constructability, operability, maintainability, and reliability into the design, achieving superior economics 13
Achieved Design Goals Utility customer reviews ensured incorporation of Lessons Learned from Operators Proven technology and components were used to eliminate technology risk. Standard design completed prior to construction. Safety systems achieved higher level of safety by employing passive technology: No safety related AC No safety related pumps No safety related ventilation systems No safety ygrade diesel generators 14
Proven and Improved Reactor Coolant System Reactor Vessel houses 157 fuel assembly core: Longer vessel accommodates 4.27 m (14 ft.) fuel. Ring forged construction: no welds in core region. Improved materials: 60 year design life Top-mounted in-core instrumentation: no penetrations in bottom vessel Delta 125 Steam Generators Excellent operating experience in U.S. Canned Reactor Coolant Motor Pumps mounted in Steam Generator lower head Eliminates RCP shaft seals Excellent operating experience Simplified main coolant loops with curved pipes to reduce welds 15
Simplicity in Safety Design Passive Technology Employs Natural Forces Evaporation Condensation Natural Circulation Compressed gasses (nitrogen, air) System performance has been proven by extensive testing and approved by the U.S. NRC 16
Passive Core Cooling System Simple 2-loop reactor coolant system with canned motor pumps Use of passive safety systems Long-term safe shutdown state: 72 hours without t operator action 17
Comparison of Active and Passive Design Safety Systems Standard PWR AP1000 (Active Design) (Passive Design) 18
Less Equipment, Less Maintenance, and Less Risk 19
AP1000 Plant Global Project Delivery e Eight AP1000 units under construction worldwide - Four units in China - Four units in the United States HAIYANG SANMEN V.C. SUMMER VOGTLE 20
China AP1000 Plants 21
Progress of China Projects: Summary Major equipment delivered and installed at Sanmen Unit 1 (and at Haiyang Unit 1 by April 2013) includes: Reactor Vessel Steam Generators Sanmen Site February 2013 Reactor Vessel Internals Polar Crane Integrated Head Package Refueling Machine First four Reactor Coolant Pumps have been shipped to Sanmen Digital I&C delivery in progress Site Simulators installed First round of qualification for Sanmen operators completed Photo 2013 Sanmen Nuclear Power Company, Ltd. All rights reserved. 22
Sanmen Site Overview Sanmen Unit 2 Sanmen Unit 1 Annex Building Turbine Building Containment Vessel Photo Sanmen Nuclear Power Company, Ltd. All rights reserved. 23
Westinghouse Proprietary Class 3 Sanmen Site Progress: Time Lapse View 2009 to 2013 24
U.S. AP1000 Plants 25
U.S. AP1000 Plant Design and Licensing Milestones U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approved amended design in December 2011 in 5-0 vote Combined construction and operating licenses (COLs) issued by U.S. NRC February 2012 for Vogtle 3&4 site March 2012 for V.C. Summer 2&3 site 26
U.S. AP1000 Plant Progress: Vogtle Site Assembly of Unit 3 Containment Vessel Bottom Head (CVBH) complete; fabrication of Unit 4 CVBH and seam welding of Unit 3 lower and middle rings in progress Assembly of Unit 3 Condensers ongoing Unit 3 Cooling Tower (CT) erection, permanent buildings, River Water Intake (RWI) piping i placement and Unit 4 CT basin work are ongoing Unit 3 Nuclear Island January 2013 Unit 3 CV Lower and Middle Rings January 2013 Photos 2013 Georgia Power Company. All rights reserved. 27
U.S. AP1000 Plant Progress: Vogtle Site Component and module fabrication proceeding Unit 3 Reactor Vessel (RV) head package offloaded Welding of first Shield Building panel commenced in January 2013 First phase of backfill completed for Unit 3 Cooling Tower (CT), Hot Water Intake (HWI), and Circulating Water System (CWS) piping pp to pumphouse Unit 4 CVBH January 2013 Unit 4 Main Condenser Components October 2012 Photos 2012-2013 Georgia Power Company. All rights reserved. 28
U.S. AP1000 Progress: V.C. Summer Site Unit 3 NI concrete fill under way beneath foundation; rebar planning in progress CA20 Module (Auxiliary Building) assembly under way at site Unit 2 Containment Vessel Bottom Head (CVBH) complete; Rings 1 and 2 assembly in progress at site Cooling towers under construction Unit 2 Nuclear Island February 2013 CV Bottom Head and Rings December 2012 Photos 2012-2013 CB&I. All rights reserved. 29
U.S. AP1000 Progress: V.C. Summer Site Switchyard turnover to customer completed in January 2013 Unit 2 Reactor Vessel N- Stamp received in January 2013 Cooling Tower 2A Structure December 2012 Unit 2 Condenser assembly Module Assembly Building December 2012 in progress at site Hydrotest for major components (Core Makeup Tanks, Accumulator Tanks) completed Photos 2012 CB&I. All rights reserved. 30
First Nuclear Concrete Milestones March 2013 Placement of nuclear island basemat that is foundation for containment and auxiliary buildings Enables work to proceed on module installation Continuous pour of nearly 7,000 cubic yards of concrete for each unit Completed March 11 for V.C. Summer Unit 2 and March 14 for Vogtle Unit 3 V.C. Summer Unit 2 Vogtle Unit 3 2013 South Carolina Electric & Gas. All rights reserved. 2013 Georgia Power Company. All rights reserved. 31
Setting of Vogtle 3 CH10 Module The cradle is 18 feet tall and 288 feet wide. More than 1,300 pieces of steel were used. The containment vessel bottom head, also assembled at the site, will set upon this after the concrete is poured and cured 32
Conclusion 33
Conclusion The nuclear plant designs that will be successfully deployed in the future will: Be standardized Be pre-engineered and licensed Be simpler and safer Have improved construction technology that incorporates modular construction ti Be easier to operate and maintain Have a track record of success The AP1000 plant and Westinghouse SMR match these criteria, providing nuclear energy through simplified passive safety systems and reduced construction time, while ensuring a high degree certainty for schedule and cost The AP1000 plant is being successfully constructed on schedule and will be a proven plant when the first unit goes into operation in 2014 The Westinghouse SMR provides a clean energy solution with enhanced safety, security and affordability The new SMR industry will provide manufacturing opportunities and jobs across the U.S. and help to maintain U.S. technology leadership 34
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