Equipment: nuclear island components

Replacement closure head for the Turkey Point nuclear power plant (USA)

The Equipment business unit designs and manufactures welded and mechanical components for the nuclear island, principally heavy components and mobile components. It also supplies the large forged parts (parts which are cast in a forge) and castings required to manufacture these components. Its expertise in heavy and mobile component manufacturing guarantees the provision of quality, reliable parts to its customers.

Arrival of the EPR™ reactor steam generators at the Olkiluoto 3 site

A worldwide presence

The Equipment business unit designs and manufactures components for the nuclear island. Its industrial operations are located across 3 continents.

Forging at Creusot Forge

Forging and casting

SFARSTEEL produces large forged and cast parts. These are used in the manufacture of heavy components forming the primary coolant loop.

Hydraulic testing of the Civaux vessel

Heavy components

The AREVA site at Chalon/Saint-Marcel, in France, is a market leader in the manufacture of heavy components for power plants.

Primary pump manufacturing

Mobile components

JSPM manufactures the mobile components: Primary pumps, control rod mechanisms.

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The leading manufacturer of nuclear power plants

AREVA’s Equipment division manufactures reactors in addition to heavy- and mobile components for power plants. Its know-how allows power companies from around the world to meet energy challenges. A look at its production capacities.