GE Energy's Nuclear Business to Supply Hydraulic Control Unit Parts to Exelon's BWR Fleet.WILMINGTON, N.C. -- GE Energy's nuclear business has been awarded a multi-year, $17 million contract by Exelon Corp., the largest nuclear generation company in the nation, to supply reactor control components to the utility's fleet of 12 boiling water reactors Noun 1. boiling water reactor - a nuclear reactor that uses water as a coolant and moderator; the water boils in the reactor core and the steam produced can drive a steam turbine BWR water-cooled reactor - nuclear reactor using water as a coolant (BWRs). Under the contract, GE is supplying critical parts for the hydraulic control units (HCUs) in all twelve of Exelon's BWR n. 1. a boiling water reactor; a type of nuclear reactor that uses water as a coolant and moderator; - the steam produced can drive a steam turbine and produce electrical power. Noun 1. units, which are located in Illinois, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The HCU HCU Hydraulic Control Unit HCU High Care Unit (hospitalization) HCU Heavy Conversion Unit HCU Harbor Clearance Unit HCU Hydrocracker Unit (refinery) HCU Hindu Credit Union HCU High-capacity Computer Unit moderates reactivity levels by managing the location of control rod Noun 1. control rod - a steel or aluminum rod that can be moved up or down to control the rate of the nuclear reaction nuclear reactor, reactor - (physics) any of several kinds of apparatus that maintain and control a nuclear reaction for the production of energy blades within the reactor core reactor core n. The central part of a nuclear reactor where atomic fission occurs. . The new components, which will contribute to improved system responses and overall performance, are being installed during the utility's standard maintenance cycles for the reactors. Exelon's Dresden and Quad Cities
The Quad Cities are a group of cities which flank the Mississippi River in Iowa and Illinois in the midwestern United States. reactor units in Illinois, and the Peach Bottom nuclear station in Pennsylvania, were the first plants to benefit from the new agreement, which was made retroactive to the parts ordered in the first quarter of 2005. In 2004, New Jersey-based utility Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG PSEG Public Service Enterprise Group ) and Exelon agreed to merge. Once that process is complete, PSEG's Hope Creek BWR facility in New Jersey will also benefit from the parts agreement. Although GE is a longtime nuclear technology vendor for Illinois-based Exelon, the contract marks GE's first multi-plant, long-term agreement with the utility for parts supplies. "For the fourth year in a row, the average capacity factor of Exelon's entire reactor fleet exceeded 92 percent, which underscores the company's commitment to excellence on behalf of its customers and shareholders," said Andy White, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of GE Energy's nuclear business. "GE looks forward to supporting Exelon's work to enhance the performance and safety of its reactors for many years to come." A large percentage of the HCU equipment will be manufactured at GE Energy's nuclear facility in Wilmington, N.C. GE is the original equipment manufacturer for Exelon's 12 BWRs. Exelon operates a total of 17 reactors at 10 nuclear power plants, which generate approximately 20 percent of the U.S. nuclear industry's power capacity. About GE Energy GE Energy is one of the world's leading suppliers of power generation and energy delivery technology, with 2004 revenues of $17.3 billion. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, GE Energy provides equipment, service and management solutions across the power generation, distributed power and energy rental industries. GE Energy's nuclear business, headquartered in Wilmington, N.C., develops advanced light water reactors and provides a wide array of technology-based products and services to help owners of both boiling and pressurized water reactors safely operate their facilities with greater efficiency and output. |
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