Watlow Products and Technical Support Delivered Worldwide Watlow Watlow has grown in product capability, market through decades of building key relationships and developing world-class experience and global reach. We hold more than products and services. 450 patents and have over 2,000 team members To maintain this commitment, Watlow has established certifications and WATLOW A Trusted and Reliable Partner Advanced Nuclear Watlow has demonstrated a true commitment to the nuclear industry working in nine manufacturing facilities and programs to ensure the quality of our products. three technology centers in the United States, Mexico, Europe and Asia. We also have sales offices in 16 countries and a global distributor Nuclear Quality Program: network. We are where you are to help design, In accordance with, and audited to, NQA-1 and 10CFR50 Appendix B support and provide expert service. North American Technical Support European Technical Support United States & Canada France +33 (0) 1 41 32 79 70 1-800-WATLOW2 Germany +49 (0) 7253 / 9400-0 (1-800-928-5692) Italy +39 02 4588841 Spain +34 91 675 1292 Asian Technical Support Australia +61 3 9335 6449 China +86 21 3532 8532 India +91 40 6661 2700 Japan +81 3 3518 6630 Korea +82 2 2628 5770 Malaysia +60 3 8076 8745 Singapore Taiwan United Kingdom ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section III, VIII and IX accreditations Compliant to all U.S. Department of Defense Quality Standards Latin American Technical Support & Sales Office Watlow provides comprehensive documentation, testing, knowledge and historical record preservation: Mexico Archived design documentation +44 115 964 0777 +52 442 256 2200 (original documents) Archived manufacturing processes +65 6773 9488 and procedures +886 7 288 5168 Experienced employees at the engineering, quality and manufacturing level Test records and documentation Life testing Visit Watlow s website for a complete listing of capabilities and applications w w w.watlow.com Manufacturing Facilities Technology Centers Sales Offices Photography obtained through ThinkStock by Getty Images. 2014 Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company COR-NUCL-0714 Wa t l o w m a k e s i t p o s s i b l e
Advanced for the Nuclear Industry A Deep Commitment to the Nuclear Industry In 1967, Watlow began designing and manufacturing high-performance heaters for commercial reactors in nuclear power plants. We have continuously served the market, providing customers with the high quality and extremely reliable products that make us the preferred supplier of thermal components. A Tradition of Excellence Watlow is a global leader in the design and manufacture of electric heaters, temperature sensors, temperature controllers, power controllers and supporting software all of the components in a complete thermal system. We are known for our innovative, performancedriven solutions, and we partner with our customers to optimize thermal performance, decrease design time and improve efficiency of their products and applications. Watlow offers our nuclear customers many benefits including: Over 40 years uninterrupted service to the industry Dedicated Lean manufacturing cells, together with unparalleled support and program management, ensuring the on-time delivery of all your thermal needs Investment in accelerated life testing to accompany our historical data Investment in R&D projects directly tied to industry needs Nuclear Pressurizer Heater
Watlow Thermal Applications Steam Generators Core Exit Thermocouples Nuclear Island- RCS and Peripheral Systems Pressurizer heaters Core exit thermocouples Hot and cold leg RTDs and thermocouples Boric/boron heating Pressurizer Core Thermocouples & RTDs Hydrogen recombiner heating Fuel rod simulators Diesel Generators and Balance of Plant Circulation heaters Immersion heaters Startup heater skid assemblies Freeze protection Storage systems Process thermocouples and RTDs Thermal System Controls SCR power controls (Phase angle and zero cross fired) Heating element controls Instrument air
Watlow Products and Technical Support Delivered Worldwide Watlow Watlow has grown in product capability, market through decades of building key relationships and developing world-class experience and global reach. We hold more than products and services. 450 patents and have over 2,000 team members To maintain this commitment, Watlow has established certifications and WATLOW A Trusted and Reliable Partner Advanced Nuclear Watlow has demonstrated a true commitment to the nuclear industry working in nine manufacturing facilities and programs to ensure the quality of our products. three technology centers in the United States, Mexico, Europe and Asia. We also have sales offices in 16 countries and a global distributor Nuclear Quality Program: network. We are where you are to help design, In accordance with, and audited to, NQA-1 and 10CFR50 Appendix B support and provide expert service. North American Technical Support European Technical Support United States & Canada France +33 (0) 1 41 32 79 70 1-800-WATLOW2 Germany +49 (0) 7253 / 9400-0 (1-800-928-5692) Italy +39 02 4588841 Spain +34 91 675 1292 Asian Technical Support Australia +61 3 9335 6449 China +86 21 3532 8532 India +91 40 6661 2700 Japan +81 3 3518 6630 Korea +82 2 2628 5770 Malaysia +60 3 8076 8745 Singapore Taiwan United Kingdom ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section III, VIII and IX accreditations Compliant to all U.S. Department of Defense Quality Standards Latin American Technical Support & Sales Office Watlow provides comprehensive documentation, testing, knowledge and historical record preservation: Mexico Archived design documentation +44 115 964 0777 +52 442 256 2200 (original documents) Archived manufacturing processes +65 6773 9488 and procedures +886 7 288 5168 Experienced employees at the engineering, quality and manufacturing level Test records and documentation Life testing Visit Watlow s website for a complete listing of capabilities and applications w w w.watlow.com Manufacturing Facilities Technology Centers Sales Offices Photography obtained through ThinkStock by Getty Images. 2014 Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company COR-NUCL-0714 Wa t l o w m a k e s i t p o s s i b l e
Watlow Products and Technical Support Delivered Worldwide Watlow Watlow has grown in product capability, market through decades of building key relationships and developing world-class experience and global reach. We hold more than products and services. 450 patents and have over 2,000 team members To maintain this commitment, Watlow has established certifications and WATLOW A Trusted and Reliable Partner Advanced Nuclear Watlow has demonstrated a true commitment to the nuclear industry working in nine manufacturing facilities and programs to ensure the quality of our products. three technology centers in the United States, Mexico, Europe and Asia. We also have sales offices in 16 countries and a global distributor Nuclear Quality Program: network. We are where you are to help design, In accordance with, and audited to, NQA-1 and 10CFR50 Appendix B support and provide expert service. North American Technical Support European Technical Support United States & Canada France +33 (0) 1 41 32 79 70 1-800-WATLOW2 Germany +49 (0) 7253 / 9400-0 (1-800-928-5692) Italy +39 02 4588841 Spain +34 91 675 1292 Asian Technical Support Australia +61 3 9335 6449 China +86 21 3532 8532 India +91 40 6661 2700 Japan +81 3 3518 6630 Korea +82 2 2628 5770 Malaysia +60 3 8076 8745 Singapore Taiwan United Kingdom ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section III, VIII and IX accreditations Compliant to all U.S. Department of Defense Quality Standards Latin American Technical Support & Sales Office Watlow provides comprehensive documentation, testing, knowledge and historical record preservation: Mexico Archived design documentation +44 115 964 0777 +52 442 256 2200 (original documents) Archived manufacturing processes +65 6773 9488 and procedures +886 7 288 5168 Experienced employees at the engineering, quality and manufacturing level Test records and documentation Life testing Visit Watlow s website for a complete listing of capabilities and applications w w w.watlow.com Manufacturing Facilities Technology Centers Sales Offices Photography obtained through ThinkStock by Getty Images. 2014 Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company COR-NUCL-0714 Wa t l o w m a k e s i t p o s s i b l e
Watlow Products and Technical Support Delivered Worldwide Watlow Watlow has grown in product capability, market through decades of building key relationships and developing world-class experience and global reach. We hold more than products and services. 450 patents and have over 2,000 team members To maintain this commitment, Watlow has established certifications and WATLOW A Trusted and Reliable Partner Advanced Nuclear Watlow has demonstrated a true commitment to the nuclear industry working in nine manufacturing facilities and programs to ensure the quality of our products. three technology centers in the United States, Mexico, Europe and Asia. We also have sales offices in 16 countries and a global distributor Nuclear Quality Program: network. We are where you are to help design, In accordance with, and audited to, NQA-1 and 10CFR50 Appendix B support and provide expert service. North American Technical Support European Technical Support United States & Canada France +33 (0) 1 41 32 79 70 1-800-WATLOW2 Germany +49 (0) 7253 / 9400-0 (1-800-928-5692) Italy +39 02 4588841 Spain +34 91 675 1292 Asian Technical Support Australia +61 3 9335 6449 China +86 21 3532 8532 India +91 40 6661 2700 Japan +81 3 3518 6630 Korea +82 2 2628 5770 Malaysia +60 3 8076 8745 Singapore Taiwan United Kingdom ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section III, VIII and IX accreditations Compliant to all U.S. Department of Defense Quality Standards Latin American Technical Support & Sales Office Watlow provides comprehensive documentation, testing, knowledge and historical record preservation: Mexico Archived design documentation +44 115 964 0777 +52 442 256 2200 (original documents) Archived manufacturing processes +65 6773 9488 and procedures +886 7 288 5168 Experienced employees at the engineering, quality and manufacturing level Test records and documentation Life testing Visit Watlow s website for a complete listing of capabilities and applications w w w.watlow.com Manufacturing Facilities Technology Centers Sales Offices Photography obtained through ThinkStock by Getty Images. 2014 Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company COR-NUCL-0714 Wa t l o w m a k e s i t p o s s i b l e
Pressurizer Heater Overview Pressurizer Heater Watlow s Pressurizer Heaters Provide Reliability With Advanced Features and Benefits > > Wound-core heater technology with enhanced magnesium oxide (MgO) insulation inside stainless steel sheath Optimizes the heat flux by placing element wire closer to external heating surface Improves insulation properties leading to longer heater life Maximizes heater life through independently operated parallel circuits > > High temperature, high pressure seal technology Provides a secondary level of protection - a proven leak-proof design > > Terminal lugs with captive nut connectors Eases installation > > Nickel-chromium resistance wire combined with enhanced MgO and proprietary manufacturing processes Ensures reliability and long life of the heater > > True no-heat with discrete separation from heating element Reduces residual heat flow towards pressurizer weld connections thus eliminating need for heat sinks Decreases stress-corrosion cracking when used at the support plate Allows easy identification of no-heat length through standard radiographic viewing > > ASME Section III, NPT stamped heater Reduces lead time Ensures competitive price Streamlines supply chain
Watlow s Pressurizer Heater Since 1967, Watlow has continuously served both commercial and government nuclear industries with pressurizer heaters and technical support. Watlow engineers and manufactures heaters that meet customers most challenging design requirements while adhering to the highest quality standards. The pressurizer heaters are supported by years of application knowledge, field support and technical capabilities from a dedicated engineering team. This engineering team works with industry leading, advanced nuclear plant designers to develop pressurizer heater technologies. Watlow has a dedicated manufacturing team using proprietary manufacturing processes in a state-of-the-art, lean manufacturing facility that has proven to meet customers demanding delivery needs. These processes are ASME Section III compliant, allowing Watlow to provide NPT stamped heaters, meeting the industry s most stringent quality requirements. Construction Attributes Sheath and end plug Heater diameters between 0.553 in. (14.0 mm) and 1.25 in. (31.8 mm) Forms the primary protection within the pressure boundary Materials used meet or exceed standard specifications Each heater is hydrostatically tested NPT stamped Each core operates independently, electrically operated in parallel Heater element wire s proximity with the external heating surface, optimizes the efficiency of heat transfer through dielectric media Enhanced MgO provides dielectric strength between the high pressure/high temperature seal and the moisture seal MgO insulation Performance Capabilities > > Operating temperature up to 800 F (426 C) > > Operating pressure up to 2500 psi (17.2 MPa) > > Power up to 55 kw (based on design) > > Power supply: 240-600V, single- or 3-phase > > Watt densities up to 190 W/in 2 (29.4 W/cm 2 ) > > Plant mean-time between failures greater than 20 years > > Consult sales engineer for complete capabilities Termination Various terminations available to meet specific design requirements Designs allow for easy installation and removal from the pressure vessel terminal connector (adaptor/receptical) termination sealed area weld area (immersion length) sheath Independently operated parallel circuits Nickel-chromium resistance wire wound around cores Varying number of cores available end plug sheath pins Seals High temperature/high pressure seal Forms secondary protection in case of sheath rupture Tested and proven to withstand over 3750 psi (over 25.86 MPa) Moisture seal Forms a moisture barrier around the terminations Provides excellent dielectric strength ceramic fill (internal) resistance wire weld: pressure boundary Quality Nuclear quality program In accordance with NQA-1, NCA-3800 and 10 CFR 50 Appendix B NPT Certificate of Authorization ASME Section III and VIII compliant A SME A SME A SME A SME NPT U S H Watlow makes it possible. moisture seal high temperature/ high pressure seal 1-800-WATLOW2 www.watlow.com inquiry@watlow.com International Technical Sales Offices: Australia, +61 3 9335 6449 China, +86 21 3532 8532 France, +33 (0) 1 41 32 79 70 Germany, +49 (0) 72 53 / 94 00-0 India, +91 40 6661 2700 Italy, +39 024588841 Japan, +81 3 3518 6630 Korea, +82 2 2169 2600 Malaysia, +60 3 8076 8745 Mexico, +52 442 217 6235 Singapore, +65 6773 9488 Spain, +34 91 675 12 92 Taiwan, +886 7 288 5168 United Kingdom, +44 (0) 115 964 0777