Westinghouse Electric Company on Wednesday announced it had signed a contract with Forsmark Kaftgrupp AB to upgrade the non-safety related information and control systems at the Forsmark Nuclear Power Plant's Units 1 and 2 in Sweden.
The upgrades are part of a strategic program designed to secure the long-term operation of the two reactors, Westinghouse said.
Following a 20-year tradition of digital information and control systems upgrades at the two boiling water reactors, Westinghouse has been contracted to install new operator interface in each of the control rooms and to replace the process computers in those systems. The new systems will handle data storage, alarm and event handling, plant status displays and other critical operations.
“Such upgrades are essential to the long-term viability of the nuclear industry,” said David Howell, Westinghouse senior vice president of Operating Plants Business.
The plant's full-scope training simulator will also be updated to keep up with the other upgrades. The simulator will be used for training technicians on plant responses, ranging from normal, day-to-day operations to the event of a catastrophic incident.
The long-term operation of nuclear power plants is an important priority facing the industry. Through the use of innovative technologies and applications, Westinghouse is well-positioned to deliver cost-effective, performance-enhancing and practical solutions to our customers around the world as they seek to extend plant life.