Guangdong Taishan is China’s first nuclear power plant to use third-generation nuclear reactor technology, making it more fuel efficient. The plant is scheduled to begin operation in 2013 as part of China’s initiative to reduce carbon emissions by replacing coal with nuclear-based power for a portion of the country’s growing energy demands
– By Stephen Heiser –
Dresser Masoneilan has announced that it has been named control valve supplier for the Guangdong Taishan Nuclear Power Station Project. The project is owned and operated by China Nuclear Power Engineering Company (CNPEC), and AREVA NP is the plant design and construction company.
Guangdong Taishan is China’s first nuclear power plant to use third-generation nuclear reactor technology, making it more fuel efficient. The plant is scheduled to begin operation in 2013 as part of China’s initiative to reduce carbon emissions by replacing coal with nuclear-based power for a portion of the country’s growing energy demands. Dresser Masoneilan will supply manufacturing, design, installation and support services for the supply process control valves and actuators inside and outside the containment area. Dresser Masoneilan’s valves are designed to be leak proof and meet the strict seismic and environmental qualifications required in nuclear power plant design.
“Dresser Masoneilan has a history of delivering leading technical capabilities, high safety standards and aftermarket services that will be crucial factors in this project’s success,” said Eric Strecker, vice president of sales, Asia Pacific at Dresser Inc, Flow Technologies. “Our unique set of capabilities will contribute to the goal of reducing China’s carbon emissions and fulfilling the country’s growing energy demands in a safer and cleaner way.”
Dresser Masoneilan is one of few control valve suppliers in the world that can comply with the full scope of products and stringent certifications required for the nuclear power industry. The division’s differentiated technologies, such as the V-LOG® and LincolnLog® Energy Management Trim designs, form the ideal control valve solution for general service through severe service applications. Dresser Masoneilan is also able to provide customers with technical expertise and support at the local level through its global network of fully equipped aftermarket centers.
Dresser Masoneilan, headquartered in Houston, Texas, has been the leading global partner in process control valves and solutions for more than 100 years. As a Dresser Inc. brand, Dresser Masoneilan delivers customized products, services and diagnostic solutions for oil and gas, process and power generation applications.
Dresser Inc. is a global leader in providing highly-engineered infrastructure products for the global energy industry. Leading brand names within the Dresser portfolio include Dresser Wayne® retail fueling systems, Waukesha® natural gas-fired engines, Masoneilan® control valves, Consolidated® pressure relief valves, and ROOTS® blowers and rotary gas meters.