Westinghouse, Emerson Reach 10-Year Nuclear Power Plant Automation Agreement.Emerson to Provide Technology for Daily Operation of Westinghouse-Designed Nuclear Power Plants as Well as Existing Plants Slated for Upgrade PITTSBURGH -- Westinghouse Electric and Emerson Process Management, a business of Emerson (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :EMR (ElectroMagnetic Radiation) The emanation of energy from everything in the universe. Although the EMR from electrical and electronic devices is typically measured for practical, every-day situations, every object, including humans, emanates energy. ), announced today a 10-year extension to an existing agreement in which Emerson will provide key technology for automation of nuclear power plants that utilize the important Westinghouse AP1000[TM] design. The AP1000[TM] is the only Generation III+ design for nuclear power plants to have received design certification from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), an independent U.S. government commission, created by the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 and charged with licensing and regulating civilian use of nuclear energy to protect the public and the environment. . Westinghouse will use Emerson's Ovation[R] expert control and information system designed specifically to automate power generation. The Ovation system, a key component of Emerson's PlantWeb[R] digital plant architecture, will control power generation processes, provide operations and maintenance interface, and collect and distribute plant-wide information for process and power generation management. "This agreement, which is timely in light of the resurgence of nuclear power, ensures that existing and future Westinghouse customers can rely on Emerson's Ovation technology for efficient and reliable control of the daily operations of these nuclear facilities," said John Berra, president of Emerson Process Management, whose Power & Water Solutions division reached the agreement. Four Westinghouse AP1000[TM] design plants have been contracted for construction in China. The AP1000[TM] design has been selected as the basis for 12 advanced nuclear plants whose construction has been proposed in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. over the next 10 to 12 years. Westinghouse technology is the basis for approximately one-half of the world's operating nuclear plants, including 60 percent of those in the United States. The agreement also selects Emerson for modernization modernization Transformation of a society from a rural and agrarian condition to a secular, urban, and industrial one. It is closely linked with industrialization. As societies modernize, the individual becomes increasingly important, gradually replacing the family, of existing facilities. Emerson and Westinghouse share a strong history, having worked together in addressing the needs of the nuclear market since Emerson's acquisition of Westinghouse's non-nuclear instrumentation and controls business in 1998. "This agreement continues the partnership Westinghouse and Emerson established in 1998," said Michele M. DeWitt, vice president of Westinghouse Electric Company's Repair, Replacement & Automation Services, who points out that Emerson's Ovation or WDPF WDPF Westinghouse Distributed Processing Facility ([R]) control systems - or Westinghouse's previous-generation systems such as the 7300 analog control system - already exist in virtually all Westinghouse-built Pressurized Water Reactors Noun 1. pressurized water reactor - a nuclear reactor that uses water as a coolant and moderator; the steam produced can drive a steam turbine PWR water-cooled reactor - nuclear reactor using water as a coolant (PWRs). "We look forward to continuing this relationship - a relationship that in addition to being mutually beneficial Adj. 1. mutually beneficial - mutually dependent interdependent, mutualist dependent - relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed; "dependent children"; "dependent on moisture" to our respective institutions and stakeholders Stakeholders All parties that have an interest, financial or otherwise, in a firm-stockholders, creditors, bondholders, employees, customers, management, the community, and the government. , also offers tremendous value to our customers," she concluded. About Westinghouse Electric Company
LLC - Logical Link Control Westinghouse, a group company of Toshiba Corporation (company) Toshiba Corporation - A Japanese technology manufacturer with 364 subsidiaries worldwide. Toshiba makes and sells electronics for home, office, industry and health care including information and communication systems, electronic components, heavy electrical apparatus, , is the world's pioneering nuclear power company and is a leading supplier of nuclear plant products and technologies to utilities throughout the world. Westinghouse supplied the world's first Pressurized Water Reactor in 1957 in Shippingport, Pa. Today, Westinghouse technology is the basis for approximately one-half of the world's operating nuclear plants, including 60 percent of those in the United States. For more information about Westinghouse, visit www.westinghousenuclear.com. For more information about the Westinghouse AP1000[TM], visit http://www.westinghousenuclear.com/AP1000/index.shtm. About Emerson Process Management Emerson Process Management (www.emersonprocess.com), an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the power, water and wastewater treatment, chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, food and beverage F&B is a common abbreviation in the United States and Commonwealth countries, including Hong Kong. F&B is typically the widely accepted abbreviation for "Food and Beverage," which is the sector/industry that specializes in the conceptualization, the making of, and delivery of foods. , life sciences, and other industries. Emerson's Power & Water Solutions division (www.emersonprocess-powerwater.com) is a global supplier of advanced distributed process control and information systems. The Pittsburgh-based company is a recognized leader in developing plant-wide process control solutions for the power generation, water treatment and wastewater treatment industries. Power & Water Solutions plays a key role in the Emerson mission of combining superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services. Emerson brands include PlantWeb([R]), Ovation([R]), SmartProcess([R]), Fisher([R]), Micro Motion([R]), Rosemount([R]), Mobrey([R]), Daniel([R]), Bristol([R]), DeltaV(TM), and AMS AMS - Andrew Message System (TM) Suite. About Emerson Emerson (NYSE:EMR), based in St. Louis, is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2007 were $22.6 billion. For more information, visit www.Emerson.com. Ovation([R]), SureService(SM), SmartProcess([R]), PlantWeb([R]), Fisher([R]), Micro Motion([R]), Mobrey([R]), Rosemount([R]), Daniel([R]), Bristol([R]), DeltaV(TM) and AMS(TM) Suite are marks owned by one of the Emerson Process Management legal entities. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. |
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