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«Nuclear excellence, new era» is the 2018 theme of the WNE (World Nu-clear Exhibition), this biennial inter-national business fair covering the entire civil nuclear industry.The actors of the sector present their know-how, share their experiences and good prac-tices, forge partnerships, identify new suppliers and develop their export activities. This 3rd edition is dedicated to innovation, digitalization and robotics.New features for 2018 include guided tours on digitisation, dismantling and deconstruc-tion, as well as lunch debates on SMR (Small Modular Reactor) and advanced reactors. The 2018 WNE Awards will be presented in 4 categories - with the creation this year of a section where SMEs/ETIs will compete inde-

pendently of Large Groups - which are inno-vation, operational excellence, nuclear safety, knowledge and skills management.

Discover the know-how of the French supply chain / Experience the French supply chain savoir-faire • The French pavilion, co-organised by the

GIIN and Nuclear Valley, positions itself as THE pavilion for the know-how of the French nuclear supply chain and highlights:

• The diversity and richness of the profes-sions in the French nuclear sector,

• His expertise and experience in France and abroad,

• Its investments in research and innovation.The French Pavilion covers 2,000 m2, or 20% of the total exhibition area, with more

than 150 exhibitors and 6 regional associa-tions represented.The French pavilion, resolutely business-oriented, will offer - within the GIIN & Nu-clear Valley #J104 common area - animations highlighting nuclear trades and allowing ex-hibitors to speak to present their own profes-sion and know-how. The nuclear sector, represented and defended by the 14 profes-sional trade associations that created the GIIN in 1959, will be represented.During the three days of the show, the pavi-lion will welcome French and foreign delega-tions allowing exhibitors to meet key players.We will meet you on the joint GIIN & Nuclear Valley booth #J104 to make you live the France Pavilion experience!

The meeting placeFrench and international nuclear community

Jean-Luc MAZEL ,Chairman of PROFLUID’s Nuclear Division CEO VELAN France

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The Chinese safety authority has recently allowed the fuel loading into the core of Unit 1 of Taishan Nucelar Power Plant making it first operating EPR of generation III in the world. This is a very important milestone for the world nuclear industry approving the industrial model of EPR technology and opening the gate to the upcoming projects.In France, EDF and its partners pay a critical attention to FLAMANVILLE 3 Nuclear Power Plant. The cold hydraulic tests have been successfully performed in the beginning of 2018. The participants are preparing the heat performance tests as a “general rehearsal” of a nuclear boiler operation before the fuel loading. The Hinkley Point C project launched in 2016 in UK for the construction of 2 EPR reactors has generated the interest from India who was looking for the source of carbon-free sustainable technology. EDF groupe and NPCIL have signed then an industrial agreement for construction of six nuclear reactors in Jaitapur province.The purpose of PROFLUID Nuclear division is to federate the skills of French manufacturers of nuclear equipment as pumps, valves and compressors around the regulatory, technical and legal issues. More than ever, these equipment is concerned by the safety requirements relied on operational experience and acquired know-how. In this context, PROFLUID has been actively collaborating with EDF and the French nuclear operators to bring together all the actors around a common goal, which is safe strategic nuclear industry.

Safe strategic nuclear industry

©EDF – Morin Alexis – Flamanville

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50 Years dedicated to Safety

French industrial valve manufacturer since 1926

A Leader in the Nuclear Industry

One of the world’s leading pump manufacturers

+ d’infos : www.global.weir

+ d’infos : www.saccap-coyard.com

+ d’infos : www.flowserve.com

+ d’infos : www.sulzer.com

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Weir has been a key player in the nuclear industry for many years, supplying valves to projects around the globe. Following on from its successful bid in 2015 for a contract at Fuqing 5&6 project in China, the company recently secured a landmark contract for the modernization of the SEBIM pressurizer safety valves on the french nuclear fleet. It’s a challenging time to be in the nuclear industry but continuing to invest in high quality products and people is proving to be a successful strategy for Weir Power & Industrial FranceWorking in partnership with our customer is crucial to our joint success and one of the ways we do that is by sharing our engineering expertise through customer personnel training or qualifications process. When you

consider that Weir’s valves will be in use for the life of the nuclear plant – up to 60 years – that commitment to supporting products is indefinite and ensures a strong partnership well into the future. In the case of Weir Power & Industrial France, the business’ relationship with the French electric utility company EDF dates back over 35 years. EDF partner with a confidential pilot operated safety valves company so called SEBIM, supplying French navy ships boilers to ensure high level of safety and reliability since 1969. Mid 80’s the SEBIM Group started expansion on export market (China, South Korea, Republic of South Africa ) on the Framatome reactor design. In the 90’s, using strong technical experience and creative skills, a New Technology was

developed, qualified and implemented in various reactor technology such as VVER, RBMK, CANDU in New construction and safety improve-ment programs after Chernobyl accident. Despite challenging time, the Company remains dedicated to nuclear and were fully operational to support Chinese Group CGN and CNEIC during the nuclear renaissance and ensure the safety of over 39 reactors in China. For the last 20 years, the company launched several product development program as well as ASME section III nuclear standard certification aiming to bring to our customers an advance safety solution in various countries such as France, India, China, USA, … but also on Generation and III and Genera-tion IV reactors such as the Hualong and HTR.

The company COYARD is worldwide recognized in the oil & gas industry. As a new actor in the energy market, Coyard keeps expanding in the nuclear French markets. Coyard is handling customers such as EDF,

Technicatome (ex AREVA TA), Naval Group (Ex DCNS), Clemessy, SPIE, BOCCARD, GE and is ready to take part into international nuclear projects. COYARD is offering a full range of NC and qualified ON/OFF

valves from QC level 1-2-3 to RCCM Level 2, especially (globe, check, ball valves) and keeps developing its valve range. Coyard has a nuclear dedicated team (Quality-Design- Project management) and a special production area (clean room with ultrasonic cleaning machine, test benches, cycling test loop) within its facilities.As part of a group (SMFO forge foundry- SACCAP-ICARUS) COYARD also benefits by an integrated valve expert team-work and is also able to provide complete packages including valves, strainers, piping, hoses and fittings for projects in France and abroad.

From the first nuclear plants in the 1950’s to today’s third-gener-ation designs, Flowserve has helped power the nuclear industry by the installation of Class 1, 2, 3 and BOP pumps & valves in more than 200 nuclear power plants around the globe, such as Steam Generator Feed

We design and manufacture centrifugal pumps suitable, among others, for extreme condi-tions (the nuclear power sector for example); We specialize in design that combines high efficiency hydraulics with particularly durable mechanical components.Our engineering department proposes custom solutions to meet your requirements and assists you with your project from start to finish.Our skilled technicians repair, assemble and produce your pumps.Our test facilities enable us to

Pumps, Cooling Water Pumps, Main Steam Isolation Valves where Flowserve is the world’s leading supplier, or Primary Pump Seal whose Flowserve’s one is the most thoroughly tested and proven solution. Because our 60 years of continuous experience and knowledge are behind a proven portfolio of fluid motion and control solutions — from concepts and designs to turnkey services — our nuclear industry legacy will continue for decades to come.Industry-leading certifications, including N-stamp, ISO 9001, RCC-M and HAF604, backed by unparalleled service and support, ensure the highest levels of performance, traceability and quality control to our customers worldwide for all type of reactors – PWR, BWR, EPR, PHWR, VVER, AP1000, CPR1000, Candu, Hualong...For more information you are welcome at our booth.

conduct tests on your products under their actual conditions of use.Our maintenance teams always at hand on your sites, they work with you to define your require-ments, train your staff and perform repair work for you. Their skills extend from the commissioning of a complex machine to advice on retrofitting your old equipment.We can also diagnose, maintain and optimize your pumps and rotating machinery. A sizeable team of experienced technicians is available for your needs in France and around the world.

Contact: Yann CASCARO Nuclear Products & Markets Manager

Contact: Nicolas ARNAUD Business Unit Manager (Energy)

Contact: Eric EKINDI Business Development Manager

Contact: Robert MARTINEZ Sales Director

Main Steam safety Valves. Courtesy WPI France

Sulzer Pumps

Coyard nuclear valve range : gate, globe, check and ball valves

Condenser cooling pump under installation on site

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+ d’infos : www.clextral.com

CLEXTRAL and EDF Energy are signing a multi-million euro contract. The French nuclear pump manu-facturer Clextral will be installing its safety pumps on the Hinkley Point C EPR nuclear reactor,

currently under construction in the United Kingdom.The contract includes the supply of a large batch of volumetric pumps, featuring piston, membrane, fixed, and mobile models, used to inject different

fluids into the reactor circuits. Certain units also help to cool both reactors, The first deliveries are scheduled for the start of 2021 and should be spread over approximately 2 years. Hinkley Point C is the first nuclear power plant to be built in the United Kingdom for decades and is one of Europe’s biggest construction sites. The project will create 25,000 job opportuni-ties and 1,000 apprenticeships during construction.Thanks to its renowned experi-ence (first nuclear pump installed in 1971) and in-depth knowledge of strict nuclear requirements, Clextral has equipped more than a hundred reactors, in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Finland, South Africa and China.All these systems have been designed, assembled and tested in France, within the historic factory located in Firminy (Loire).

Rendez-vous Stand H174

Contacts: Manuel MAREC & Damien SAINTEMARIE Area Sales Manager

Diaphragm duplex volumetric pump

Hinkley Point C EPR supplier!

+ d’infos : www.bernardcontrols.com

Once again, BERNARD CONTROLS is pleased to participate in the 2018 edition of WNE, which is undoubtedly one of the most important Nuclear event. World leader in nuclear electric actuation, relying on more than 50 years of expertise in the nuclear industry, Bernard Controls supplies solutions for the latest generation of reactors such as EPR, ACP1000, HL1000, CPR1000, Hualong, VVER...The company has designed a wide range of electric actuators for use inside and outside nuclear power plants contain-ment and qualified according to the latest safety standards (RCC-E, IEEE).These quarter-turn and multi-turn electric actuators now equip more than 120 NPP reactors and dozens of other Nuclear sites all over the world, in China (34 reactors in operation), Finland (EPR Olkiluoto), France (all the

reactors in operation & EPR Flamanville), but also in United States, Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Republic of Korea, Spain, Canada, Ukraine, India, United-Kingdom…Furthermore, BERNARD CONTROLS has been continu-ously designing electric actuation solutions for the Nuclear market in close partnership with its customers and all key players of this industry. Strong Customer Support has been a commitment since the beginning and results in processes & teams focused on customers’ needs. Thus, a special sales team is dedicated to nuclear projects and customers, to offer solutions, design new products, adapt standard ranges to customer needs, prepare new product qualifications... Come to meet them and share a coffee on Bernard Controls booth on the French Pavilion!

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Contact: Alan ROCHERY VP, Nuclear Business Development

Always by your side

Nuclear qualified electric actuator : SN range

+ d’infos : www.descote.com

descote has involved itself, along the past 40 years, in the manufacturing of specialized equipment engineered to the specific requirements of the nuclear industry.From research centers to fuel reprocessing centers, including UF6 production, conversion, enrichment and transportation, descote ‘s expertise in ejectors & valves manufacturing covers the entire uranium cycle.Thanks to its extensive experi-ence in the nuclear field, descote offers the entire cycle of studies, calculation, R&D, prototypes, qualification, operation tests, earthquake calculation & tests, industrial manufacturing and technical files.The company proposes to its very requiring customers equipment such as:

• Ejectors for radio-active fluid transfer, vacuum, fluid mixing, monobloc or removable under MERC (Mobile Equipment Replacement Cask)… - Used fuel reprocessing, MOX,

MELOX…- EAS steamjets, nuclear

reactors safety circuit• Bellows sealed globe valves manual, actuated, control for- UF6 conversion and

enrichment and fuel manufacturing, with simple or double containment (UF6, A-HF…)

- Used fuel reprocessing, isolation or pulsation, removable under MERC

• Valves for UF6 transportation acc. to ANSI N14.1 - 30B, 48Y… cylinders

• Sampling and transporta-tion module

Our equipment follow the main nuclear codes and norms (RCC-M, ASME III, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21…) and are always adapted to interna-tional and national standards. descote has references in many countries (South Africa, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, UK, Sweden, Japan, China, South Korea, USA, Canada, Russia…). The company is established in Shanghai (China), Baton Rouge (USA), Moscow (Russia) and Seoul (South Korea) and works with long-term sales & technical partners in more than 30 countriesdescote is ISO 9001 & NQA-1 certified. Customers audits are regularly performed in our factory in France and the company is an approved supplier of ORANO.

Contact: Jean-Pierre RICHER President

Steam jets testing bench 

Ejectors and Valves for the entire uranium cycle, 40 years of expertise

+ d’infos : www.valcogroup.fr • www.guichon.com

Valco Group France (VGF), owner of the Guichon, Malbranque, SNRI and VVS brands, is a world leader in the field of cryogenic valves for the Liquified Natural Gas (LNG ) industry as well a recognized expert in valves for the nuclear, energy, petrochemical and polymer sectors, with a large range of products installed worldwide.The Valco Group has supplied valves in all French nuclear power plants, (including EPR FA3) and also in Belgium, South Africa and China. The French manufacturer proposes a complete range of qualified products from QC level to RCCM Q2 : Globe valves, Wedge Gate valves, Parallel or Taper Seat valves, Check valves, Back-flow Pressure valves, Control valves, Needle valves, Ball valves, Bleeding valves, Regulators. The commitment of the Valco Group through its products is to provide more than just a premium valve solution or a maintenance support. Each product is safely made

according to the high demanding requirements of customers. In addition, VVS (Valco-Valves-Services) is another company of the Group dedicated to valves servicing, maintenance and refurbishment on-site while Guichon provides exclusive training and studies in the specific sector of nuclear valves, besides tailored made valves solutions. The group is established on 3 manufacturing sites in France (Chambery, Ruffec and Bordeaux), and is also present worldwide with its subsidiaries (Algeria, Australia, South Africa).

Contacts: Eric LOUDET & Olivier VUE Energy Key Account Managers

Leading Expertin valves solutions

F R E N C H A S S O C I AT I O N O F P U M P S A N D A G I TAT O R S , VA LV E S A N D C O M P R E S S O R S

Directrice de la publication : Pascal VINZIOConception & Réalisation : ComNextCrédit photo : EDF | BERNARD CONTROLS | CLEXTRAL COYARD | DESCOTE | ETNA | FLOWSERVE | SPX | SULZER VALCO GROUP | VELAN | WEIR

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Measurement maintenance tools innovation

+ d’infos : etna-industrie.fr

+ d’infos : www.velan.com

Continued, reliable operation of auxiliary feedwater pumps is vital to nuclear plant safety during a station blackout. The Turbine Water Lubricated (TWL) Pump is a combined centrifugal pump and turbine designed specifically for nuclear safety applications. It requires no external power or additional support systems to provide continued, remote operation during prolonged periods of power outage.Installation at Krško:In commercial operation since January 1983, the Krško nuclear power plant in Slovenia is a major electrical power contrib-

utor to Slovenia and Croatia with an excellent operating record for over 30 years.The recent project to supply a TWL to Krško is significant because it was the first time that the TWL has been used to replace an ageing turbine driven pump for an auxiliary feed system. It was installed in October 2016 and prepared for commissioning.Thanks to the TWL’s integrated design and small installed footprint it took a remarkably short amount of time to install. Because of these features it can be installed relatively easily on an existing site with minimal

disruption. The TWL is an important upgrade to Krško which is a Westinghouse design 2-loop Pressurized Water Reactor generating over 5 billion KWh of electrical energy representing almost 40% of the total electricity produced in Slovenia.The TWL pump assists in ensuring that this source of clean, secure energy continues to be supplied safely.SPXFLOW continues to serve the needs of the global nuclear sector and has already supplied the TWL to many countries including China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and the UK.

Contact: Thierry BEAUCHATAUD Sales Director

Contact: Raphaël Couturier Sales & Marketing DirectorSafety Valves,

Pressure Regulators, two Functions, one Product at Etna-Industrie

8 to 17 bar stainless steel pressure regulator

Integral steam turbine, water lubricated pump TWL for nuclear cooling applications

OMERUS® test bench

Meeting the needs of the modern nuclear industry

+ d’infos : www.spxflow.com

As a leading manufacturer of industrial valves for severe applications, Velan is highly involved in research and development of new technologies for nuclear reactors. One of our latest innovation projects was focused on the development of a new generation of measurement tools applicable in the nuclear containment constraint. Velan has developed and successfully qualified OMERUS® (patented design), the tool allowing the measuring of hard faced deposit coating thickness of gate and check valves.The working principle of OMERUS® is based on the back-diffusion of ultrasonic waves on multi-layer coating of the valve. The operator follows the sealing seat area with a specific probe and follows up the different coating layers of the hard deposit in real time projected on a screen. In just few minutes, OMERUS® records the scrolling scan with a high level of accuracy. The result analysis is made upon the information edited on the automatic printable report. Thanks to the small size of the tool, the operator can

easily use it in the congested location of the reactor building reducing that way the time of his presence and his dosimetry in the contaminated area.Velan offers also a new trans-portable leak test bench for valves called METEOR®. METEOR® is a conditional maintenance tool allowing a leak-tightness testing in flexible wedge gate valves and parallel slide gate valves.The measurement operation can be easily performed in the reactor building and does not require the disassembling of plumbing equipment. The principle of use relies on instantaneous averaged measurement of the leak flow-rate. After the automatic venting and filling, the operator is able to analyze the quantifica-tion of the volume injected into the circuit with a high level of accuracy. Both of these new products complete a large range of maintenance tools specifically designed by Velan to insure a safe and efficient on-site operations of valves in the nuclear reactor conditions.

Contact: Pascal MONTEL EMEA Nuclear Sales Manager

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A safety valve is a device designed to protect equipment under pressure from exposure to overpressure, i.e. in excess of the maximum admissible. It is covered by the EU Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/CE. A saftey valve operates only in the event of emergency. The safety valve is designed to open only in the presence of an essentially non-recurrent condition. if forced to open, it should prompt inspection of the system it protects, in order to identify the causes of its opening. Pressure regulating valves are not subject to the same regula-tions as safety valves. Their

purpose is to ensure stability and control of valve inlet pressure. Unlike the safety valve, Pressure Regulators are designed for repeated, even cyclical operation, and therefore to withstand fatigue. Their construction must optimize their performance over time and resist the wearing, scouring or similar conditions that affect fitness for purpose. Indirect action technology from Etna-Industrie (also mentioned as proportional valves) enables to use the same product as safety-valves or regulators. It is necessary to specify the final use of the product at the time of order.

Etna-Industrie is the fluid regulation specialist at your service and will be happy to welcome you at our booth.

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