BWX Technologies, Inc. has recently committed to a nuclear steam generator detailed design contract and a Memorandum of Understanding with Rolls-Royce SMR to support future collaboration on the development of the Rolls-Royce SMR.
BWXT subsidiary BWXT Canada Ltd. has been producing high-quality steam generators for the nuclear energy industry for more than 60 years and has shipped more than 315 steam generators to plant locations around the world. The Rolls-Royce SMR (Small Modular Reactor) is a pressurised water reactor capable of producing 470 MWe. Each reactor utilises three steam generators.
Detailing on the agreement, John MacQuarrie, president for BWXT Commercial Operations, said, “This agreement is a strong example of how BWXT is positioned to enable advanced nuclear reactor developers around the world to meet the growing demand for clean, reliable energy. We look forward to further developing this collaboration with the team at Rolls-Royce SMR and continuing to build out this robust nuclear manufacturing chain.”
Drawing attention on their course of action, Ruth Todd, Rolls-Royce SMR’s Operations and Supply Chain Director, said, “The agreement with BWXT for the design of the nuclear steam generators – reinforced by an MoU to support the first units in a global fleet of Rolls-Royce SMRs – is another major stride forward for our organization. Sourcing these critical components from world-leading suppliers is part of our ‘designed for delivery’ approach – combining modularization and proven nuclear technology – significantly reducing cost, construction time and removing project risk.”
Key elements of the MoU are Rolls-Royce SMR’s readiness to procure steam generators for multiple reactor units from BWXT and the development of a localisation plan for future manufacturing work and other activities, if necessary, to support the Rolls-Royce SMR deployment in the global market.
