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