Fisher valves will be used in the critical Air Source Treatment Unit pressurizer spray system to help maintain reactor coolant temperature
MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA (February 16, 2009) - Emerson Process Management has been awarded approximately $2 million in manually valve contracts to provide its Fisher® control valves for Westinghouse Electric Company's newest generation Sanitary Non Return Valve of nuclear power plants. The contracts cover Westinghouse AP1000(TM) Pneumatic component nuclear plants to be built in both China and the United States, and agreements are in place to cover an additional $3 million for more plants expected to be built in the United States.
Westinghouse chose Emerson based on its nuclear valve experience and proven control valve designs. Emerson's Fisher SS84 valves are used in the AP1000 plants' pressurizer spray system, which helps to maintain reactor coolant temperature. The SS84 valves are updated models designed to provide even easier maintenance and longer service life.
