US-based Jacobs has been chosen to lead an international consortium whose research could lead to extensions in the operational lifespan of nuclear power plants.
The Incefa-Scale programme (INcreasing safety in nuclear power plants by Covering gaps in Environmental Fatigue Assessment) aims to reduce uncertainties about how critical components will perform when subjected to the harsh conditions inside operational nuclear power reactors.
Jacobs said the EU is providing most of the funding for the five-year, $8.1m programme, which is a continuation of the previous Incefa-Plus programme, where Jacobs has led a 16-member European consortium since 2013.
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